Covenant Health·Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Provide essential clerical and secretarial support to ensure the efficient functioning of the orthopedic nursing unit. Responsibilities include managing patient records, scheduling procedures, and coordinating communication between patients and nursing staff.
Overview Health Unit Coordinator, Orthopedic Med Surg Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Methodist Overview: Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.
Provide clerical and secretarial services to the nursing unit assigned.
Carries out the secretarial and clerical duties necessary for the efficient functioning of the nursing unit assigned. Communicates patient requests promptly to the nursing staff; Orders and charges for supplies and equipment; Schedules procedures and examinations with appropriate departments; Notifies consults when ordered (physicians, classes, etc.); Maintains the patient record and efficiently operates the computer system; Processes patient classification data either manually or via computer. Removes medications from the delivery system and promptly gives to the appropriate nursing staff; NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned. HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency in the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skills lists and/or standards.
Education/Knowledge/Skills: Applicants who have either 1) successfully completed a unit secretary (HUC) course, or 2) have a minimum of one year recent unit secretary (HUC) experience in a hospital setting, will be given preference. As an alternative to the aforementioned preferences, a HUC must successfully complete a Health Unit Coordinator Curriculum as assigned by the Employer within two weeks of hire as a HUC. Must be able to read with comprehension and write legibly. Must be proficient in use of proper grammar. Must have knowledge of: Medical terminology Hospital policies and procedures; Infection control; Fire and safety regulations.
Preference is given to candidates with a Health Unit Coordinator course or one year of hospital experience. Applicants must be proficient in medical terminology, grammar, and basic life support certification may be required.
Market context
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