HUC/CMR- Part Time- Nights

Greet visitors and assist them as needed.   Provides the clerical support to the clinical team in carrying out the daily functions of patient care.  This position provides the pivotal communication link for processing information/requests to and from patients, staff, visitors, physicians, and other departments or agencies.  Has responsibility for initiating and/or ensuring the data entry of patient related functions/ processes, as well as the management (maintenance) of the medical record and its related forms, documents, from admission to discharge.  Communication is culturally based and age-specific.

HUC Trainer: Provides on-boarding for all TCH new hire HUCS.

Communication

1. 1. Keeps Clinical manager/staff informed of issues.
2. 2. Receptionist - Meets and Greets Patients/Visitors/Staff.
3. 3. Answer patient call light promptly & politely.
4. 4. Uses appropriate communication systems.
5. 5. Maintains Admit/discharge logs (census cards).
6. 6. Obtain signature on the Consent to Hospital and Medical Treatment Form.
7. 7. Make copies of Advanced Directives for the chart.
8. 8. Facilitate communication with ancillary departments.
9. 9. Communicates with various departments inside the hospital in a professional, cooperative manner.
10. 10. Serves as a resource for location of supplies and medical records.

Computer Responsibilities

Chart Responsibilities

Environment/Supplies/Equipment

Unit Responsibilities/Accountability

Population Served:

Evidence exists that The Christ Hospital Staff considers the special needs and behaviors of the specific patient populations served.   Evidence also exists that shows the staff demonstrates those competencies that address the unique characteristics related to developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, and social needs of patients across the life span.  Associates should also be able to demonstrate those competencies that address the needs of patients with unique cultural norms, religious preferences, language/communication barriers and/or literacy limitations

Knowledge And Skills:

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties.  Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate.  List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED

If additional direct Patient Care Assistant (PCA) responsibilities are assigned, a) needs to complete (80) hours of state-tested nurse aide training, (40) hours of acute medical/ surgical training, specialty, and hospital-specific training, or b) the Health Unit Coordinator may be a student from an NLN accredited program who has completed (1) medical/surgical rotation.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:  *HUC Trainer: Previous HUC experience of 3 years.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Competent in reading at the 9th grade level and in math at the 7th grade level as demonstrated on a nationally normed test.  Typing at 25 words per minute.   Able to pass pre-hire basic computer literacy test.   Skills with medical terminology preferred.   Ability and willingness to work within a team and accept delegated duties.

Licenses & Certifications:

Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred.   Certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers preferred.