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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator to support our GI Lab at the McCandless location.

Shift Details: 

• Monday - Friday

• Variable daylight shift

• Shift and scheduling details will be further discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities:
 

• Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including down time folders. 
• Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained. 
• Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT. 
• Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level. 
• Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. 
• Adheres to HIPAA and blocked policies. 
• Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. 
• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Maintains accurate unit communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, activating the paging system, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail. 
• Greets and assists visitors, physicians and other staff members. 
• Utilizes hospital information systems, including but not limited to eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking. 
• Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. 
• Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. 
• Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy. 
• Assures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times. 
• Coordinates other unit activities including, but not limited to scheduling of tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately.
• Maintains office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, refrigerator temperatures, printers, and fax machines. 
• Submits repair requests to the appropriate departments and follows up as needed.
• Reports Bedboard discrepancies to Bed Flow Coordinator, or appropriate person. 
• Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies. 
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department. 
• Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges. 
• Demonstrates awareness of how one's own behavior impacts the efficient functioning of the department.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction. 
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. 
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. 
• Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines. Serves as a preceptor for new staff members. 
• Prior to performing new or challenging tasks, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. 
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. 
• Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. 
• Participates in project and committee work.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications. 
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. 
• Completion of a Certified Health Unit Secretary course preferred. 
• In the course of duties may be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside. 
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
   
• Act 34

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