Surgical Health Unit Coordinator — Night Shift

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Medic Surgical Unit in Morristown, TN. This full-time night-shift position involves clerical and secretarial support for the nursing unit, handling admissions, orders, and patient flow in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders, coordinating tests and appointments, maintaining inventories, and ensuring accurate documentation in electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be CNA/MA/EMT at hire or have Covenant Health training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to admissions, discharges, transfers, and death.
• Transcribes physician orders and notifies consultations.
• Manages patient flow and schedules tests and appointments.
• Maintains unit stock, equipment inventories, and supplies.
• Answers phones and relays messages; ensures timely follow-up with patients.
• Assists physicians with obtaining reports from labs and imaging.
• Adheres to infection control policies and safety standards.
• Acts as preceptor to HUC I and supports training as needed.
• Maintains patient records and discharge dispositions in EMR.

Job description

Covenant Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Medic Surgical Unit in Morristown, TN. This full-time night-shift position involves clerical and secretarial support for the nursing unit, handling admissions, orders, and patient flow in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders, coordinating tests and appointments, maintaining inventories, and ensuring accurate documentation in electronic medical records.