Health Unit Coordinator

Duke Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Mooresville, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform clerical duties to support patient care, including greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, and managing electronic medical records. Coordinate patient transport and maintain unit supplies and records to ensure efficient healthcare operations.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and six months of customer service experience. You are proficient in using electronic medical records (EMR) and possess excellent clerical and communication skills to support patient care and collaborate with healthcare providers.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EMR

medical terminology

Job Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

  • Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
  • Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
  • Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
  • Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
  • Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
  • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)


Job Summary


This position collaborates with healthcare providers by performing a variety of clerical duties to support patient care. Duties include greeting patients and visitors, answering the telephone, responding to patient's requests, accessing the electronic medical record (EMR), scheduling appointments and providing general clerical support as needed by the department. This position will consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills.

Work Performed

Answer patient signals and relay requests to appropriate individual. Place calls for consultations as needed Understand and can use the manual back up system as needed. Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission through discharge Prepare and upload paper documents into the electronic medical record (EMR). Navigate electronic medical records, access patient information, generate reports, schedule appointments and manage task list. Use available technology to request and coordinate patient transport. Assign nursing staff to communication systems. Assist in reviewing clerical duties and responsibilities with new staff members. Order supplies for the unit; maintain inventory and replenish as necessary. Copy, file, mail and/or distribute materials as appropriate. Maintain records as required by the unit (i.e. time sheets, continuing education information, etc.). Schedule maintenance in automated schedule system as directed by Nurse Manager or designee Generate reports as directed by Nurse Manager or designee (Example: compliance) Participate in review of activities and processes for area of work. Assists in implementing changes to effect continual improvement in services provided; and comply with regulatory and legal requirements. Exhibit professional communication skills when answering the telephone and interacting with patients, visitors and other staff members. Round and greet patients each shift and explain their role. Greets patients, visitors, physicians and employees in a pleasant manner and refers to appropriate areas as needed. Answers phones, screens and refers calls as appropriate, delivers messages and provides information to patients, visitors and personnel upon request. Assist unit management in tracking inventory, stocking issues and maintaining adequate patient care supplies. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of HIS procedures and of manual procedures when the system is down. Successful completion of TJC and other regulatory/designated requirements within the probationary period. Knowledge and understanding of telephone etiquette. Knowledge of general clerical practices and procedures. Knowledge of spelling and medical terminology. Ability to apply specific departmental rules and regulations relating to verifying, processing and maintaining records and forms. Ability to organize and set priorities. Ability to operate computer terminals and other office equipment. Ability to write legibly. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other personnel.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school or GED; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience

Experience

Six (6) months of work experience related to customer service

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A




Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.



Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Duke Health

Duke University Hospital (DUH) is consistently rated as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Driven to bring extraordinary discoveries to fruition, deliver cutting edge clinical services to patients, and apply care and compassion to all stages of care, we maintain an unwavering focus on making the individuals and communities we serve healthier. Today, DUH is the flagship of the Duke University Health System and a full-service, 957-bed, tertiary and quaternary academic medical center. Ranked nationally in 10 adult specialties by U.S. News and World Report for 2019-2020 and ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area, care is delivered with inspiring passion and a deep commitment to put the person who needs our care at the center of everything we do.
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