Health Unit Coordinator - Carrus Hospital

Exciting opportunity at Carrus Care Behavioral Outpatient Center serving the adolescent and pediatric population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.     Performs clerical duties (order entry, telephone management, unit organization, etc.)

2.     Assists the HIM department with breaking down charts and scanning finalized product. 

3.     Assists with providing staff breaks and filling in on the floor as a Patient Care Tech when needed. 

4.     Assists in all codes in any capacity needed. 

5.     Is responsible for census updates. 

6.     Is responsible for communication to schools for admission, discharge, and weekly updates.

7.     Reports to work in a timely manner and adheres to policies, procedures, and processes.

8.     Performs other job duties as needed and/or as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to foster a supportive role in assisting other members of the care team.
• Requires intermediate-level computer skills.  Experience navigating an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Two years’ experience working as a Unit Clerk/Patient Care Technician in a behavioral health setting is preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English via verbal and written means.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

·       BLS certification is required upon hire.

·       De-escalation training is required within 30 days of hire.