We are hiring a brilliant HUC I to join our stellar team at Covenant Health in Morristown, TN.
Growing your career as a Full Time HUC I is an incredible opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, cooperation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of HUC I at Covenant Health today!
Health Unit Coordinator I, Emergency Room
Full-Time, 72 Hours per pay period, Day Shift Morristown Hamblen Overview: Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women's Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at .
Emergency Department Our 23-bed Emergency Department is equipped with the latest technology including computerized patient tracking, inside the ER and easy access to , , and other vital areas of the hospital. We are equipped with the only Heart Cath Labs in the Lakeway Area. The Emergency Department is also the area's only Designated General Pediatric Emergency Facility, offering specialized equipment and advanced training and certification in caring for emergencies involving children.
Position Summary: Provide clerical and secretarial services to the nursing unit.
Recruiter: Jennifer Lawless || View email address on careers-covenanthealth.icims.com || Show phone number Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, transfer, and death. Ensures STAT orders are brought to the attention of licensed nursing personnel. Transcribes physician's orders accurately and in a timely manner and notifies consults as ordered. Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related forms. Keeps unit stock and equipment inventories at appropriate levels. Answers telephone and intercoms; relays and documents messages. Helps to ensure that follow-up to patients request is timely. Assists physicians in obtaining reports from lab, radiology, etc. Schedules patient tests, diagnostic procedures, and doctors appointments for patients as requested. Organizes patient charts in proper sequence. Labels and replenishes all necessary forms. Follows all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanics in performance of job. Obtains patient records from other facilities. Manages patient flow via flowboard if applicable. Assures appropriate discharge disposition in electronic medical records. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience: Prior healthcare experience preferred. Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Curriculum within two weeks of hire required. CPOE training and on-the-job training with an experienced HUC preferred.
Licensure Requirement: None
Benefits of working as a HUC I in Morristown, TN:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
