Health Unit Coordinator - Neuro Perioperative Unit

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Job TitleHealth Unit Coordinator - Neuro Perioperative Unit
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentOR Administration-Surgical Operations
Job CodeB12012
ShiftDays
Schedule1:30pm-10:00pm
Job SummaryJoin Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute as we expand into a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor facility designed to advance care for patients with complex neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders and spinal conditions.
As part of this growth, we are hiring multiple Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) to support surgical services and neurological care teams across a variety of shifts.
This position is ideal for organized, detail-oriented individuals who communicate well with a variety of people, can effectively manage competing priorities, and are familiar with using medical terminology during patient care.
You will serve as an important link between patients, families and caregivers, helping facilitate the daily activities that keep patient care running smoothly for an exceptional experience.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Conducts an in-person greeting, welcome and orientation to the unit for newly admitted and transferred patients.
Responds to patient call lights in a manner that expedites appropriate follow through.
Makes rounds on patients throughout their hospital stay.
Communicates and facilitates communication with patients, families, other departments and health care team members regarding patient care.
Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Provides concierge service to assist patients and families with way finding and directs them to available resources.
Assembles and maintains patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
Assists with unit clerical functions.
Assists in trouble-shooting equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
College degree preferred.
Certifications:
None required.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience in a customer service-related role.
Prior job experience with typing or computer training or equivalent coursework.
Microsoft Office experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires frequent data entry, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Requires normal or corrected speech, hearing and vision.
Requires some exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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