Health Unit Coordinator - 7100 Cardiology Stepdown (Days)

Duke University
Durham, NC
Category Administration
Job Description
As a Health Unit Coordinator, you will collaborate with healthcare providers by performing clerical duties to support patient care. This includes greeting patients and visitors, answering the telephone, responding to patient requests, and accessing the electronic medical record (EMR).

Requirements

  • Greeting patients and visitors
  • Answering the telephone
  • Responding to patient requests
  • Accessing the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Providing general clerical support
  • Maintaining patient charts
  • Preparing and uploading paper documents into the EMR
  • Navigating the EMR
  • Requesting and coordinating patient transport
  • Assigning nursing staff to communication systems
  • Reviewing clerical duties and responsibilities with new staff members
  • Ordering supplies for the unit
  • Maintaining inventory
  • Copying, filing, mailing, and distributing materials
  • Maintaining records
  • Scheduling maintenance
  • Generating reports
  • Participating in review of activities and processes
  • Assisting in implementing changes
  • Exhibiting professional communication skills

Benefits

  • Relocation Assistance
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