Health Unit Coordinator

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Job Title: Health Unit Coordinator (Unit Clerk)

Employment Type: Full-Time / 36 hours weekly

Shift: Day Shift; 7am-7pm

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

Position Purpose

Supports departmental operations by providing effective and timely communications, maintaining a clean, safe, orderly work environment, maintaining data and related records, performing clerical and other support services as directed, and providing assistance in select and limited clinical activities.

Responsibilities

• Gives and receives report on assigned shift to oncoming HUC (as applicable) or Charge Nurse, remains at nurse’s station during change of shift to answer telephones and call lights
• Greets and offers assistance promptly to all persons entering the unit.
• Operates all communication systems and relays messages appropriately
• Maintains nurse's station whiteboard with staff assignments, a/d/t, and other unit-specific information.
• Schedules patient diagnostics, treatments, and therapies and transport needs as directed. Follows up to assure accuracy of scheduling and communication to patient’s nurse.
• Ensures timely and appropriate communication and data entry of patient transfers and discharges within 15 minutes of patient departure

What you will need

Required

• High school diploma
• Previous clerical support experience.

Preferred

• 1 year of hospital experience preferred.
• Certificate of completion of medical secretary training in a vocational or hospital-based program preferred.
• BLS (issued through the American Heart Association).
• CNA license through state of MD preferred.

Highlights and Benefits

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Pay Range: $17.89 – $24.09. Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.