Health Unit Coordinator
9 days ago
Rochester
Job Description Come join our awesome team as a Health Unit Coordinator at The Homestead at Rochester Rehab and Living Center The Homestead at Rochester Home Health is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Health Unit Coordinator highlights: • Top benefit packages, • Growth and advancement opportunities, • Flexible schedules, • Pay in lieu of benefits options, • Loan reimbursement (MN skilled care centers), • Career scholarships The primary purpose of the Health Unit Coordinator is to facilitate the maintenance of the resident’s medical record, transcribes orders, set up appointments and transportation for residents, and role models the customer service expectation on the station. Prioritizes, organizes and coordinates administrative activities to facilitate smooth, efficient unit operations. Performs clerical and non-nursing administrative tasks for the resident unit. Serves as the receptionist/communicator for the resident unit. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. C.N.A., LPN or HUC Certification required., 2. Prior experience as a Health Unit Coordinator in health care preferred., 3. Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies., 4. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action., 5. Ability to prioritize duties., 6. Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service technique., 7. Ability to understand residents’ charts, doctor’s orders, residents’ plan of care, medication orders., 8. Ability to organize and maintain nursing unit order., 9. Attention to detail, follow through., 10. Good problem solving skills., 11. Ability to function under stress., 12. Ability to adapt easily to change in routine., 13. Ability to relate well with various personalities., 14. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, inservicing and documentation., 15. Must be a team player. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: A. Administrative Functions 2. Maintain and update roster of residents for assigned unit., 3. Answer telephone calls, page calls, deliver messages to residents, etc., 5. Tracks due dates of physician order renewal., 6. Coordinate physician call log and fax log., 11. Transcribe transfer orders on new admits/re-admits., 12. Putting calls and/or faxing clarifications on new admits/re-admits., 13. Mailing out monthly physicians’ orders or leave in Nurse Practitioner’s folder for signature., 15. Record vital signs, as directed., 16. Forward new orders to appropriate disciplines, i.e., dietary, physical therapy, etc., 21. Review all new admissions for completion of necessary medical and administrative records., 23. Pull chart forms and send to medical records., 24. Keep the medical records in good order, free of loose/torn papers., 25. Update flow sheets as indicated by the Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing., 26. Order medical equipment as requested., 27. Forward completed charts of discharged residents to medical records., 29. Receives, places and transfers calls in an efficient a courteous manner., 31. Operate fax machine and copy machine., 32. Uses discretion to protect the confidentiality of information., 33. Perform all clerical tasks for the resident/station., 40. Maintain each resident chart. Record information accurately on the resident’s chart., 41. Assemble admission charts and disassemble discharge charts according to procedure., 42. Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions., 44. Make doctor appointments for residents., 45. Set up transportation for residents and assist as needed with escorting residents and families., 47. Encourage physicians to sign progress notes, physician orders, etc. on a timely basis., 48. Fax labs., 50. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information., 52. Ensure adequate stock of unit supplies., 53. Keeping nursing station and med room clean and organized., 54. Doing supplies for the station two (2) times a week., 55. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee. Work Environment 1. Exposure to blood, body tissue of fluids., 4. Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hours and schedule., 5. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Preferred Qualifications: Take pride in helping others, and join us today! Upon being hired, you will be asked to provide proof of your COVID vaccination or you may complete an exemption application for medical or religious reason. We care about the safety and health of all our residents and staff. To help keep everyone safe, we have implemented COVID-10 protocols. At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.