Health Unit Coordinator- Acute Care

Job Summary:\nAssist the professional nursing staff in performing in the role of receptionist, assuming clerical duties, ensuring the needs of providers, nursing staff, patients, and families are all met.\nJob Duties:\n1. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES\n\nMaintains competency in all functions of the computer system.\nAnswers telephone and patient call system in a professional and pleasant manner. Provides information requested and relays messages accurately and timely to providers, nursing staff, other departments, etc.\nInitiates, maintains and disassembles patient charts.\nDemonstrates flexibility in daily schedule and duties,\nPerforms all functions relating to cardiac monitoring and reports changes appropriately.\nProvides the role of receptionist.\nOrders supplies.\nDemonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently with computer software application appropriate to position. Other duties as assigned.\n\nJob Requirements\nKNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING/SKILLS\n\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent education required\nRequires typing skills of 20 wpm and computer skills.\nRequired to have completed basic EKG course and/or score 85% or higher on BMH EKG exam within six months of hire.\nRequires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively emergency situations.\nRequires an excellent communication technique.\nRequires the ability to perform simple math; addition and subtraction.\nAbility to interpret, adapt, and apply proper procedures to Beloit Health System\'s policies.\nSuccessful completion of CPR within three months of hire.\n\n2. AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY\n\nMust be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands.\nMaintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.\nAdhere to established health system and department policies, rules and regulations.\nParticipate in educational programs and continually seek for personal development. May be called in event of need.\nPersonal protective equipment (i.e. gloves) is required.\nReporting Relationship: RN, Clinical Manager, Department Director\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\n\n3. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nPhysical effort includes walking, standing, stair climbing, bending and stooping, lifting, reaching, and sitting at long intervals.\nManual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination\nAbility to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.\nAbility to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with patients, peers, and the public.\nAbility to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.\n\nBEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE\nThe mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.\nBeloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.