HUC (Surgical Hospital)

Summary

Job Summary

Skills

• Ability to use multi-line telephone.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and able to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive on change.
• Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations in a courteous manner.
• Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
• Skillful in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
• Clerical, word processing and office skills.

Work Experience

Health Unit Coordinator experience in a Hospital setting is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

National Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred.

Education and Training

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the UMC HUC training program within 6 months of being in the position is required.