Health Unit Coordinator

Health Unit Coordinator

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

The Surgical, Trauma, and Medical Intensive Care Units at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center are committed to the highest level of patient satisfaction. Serving the critical care adult population, each "dedicated" unit consists of 8-beds and offers an exciting, challenging opportunity for nurses to care for the very highest acuity patients in a 1 : 2 or 1 : 1 nurse to patient ratio. All units report to one Nurse Manager; nurses are hired specifically for each unit yet have an opportunity to cross train.

Join us now as we are seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) who is passionate about the health and well-being of our patients to attend the nursing station, answer patient call lights and in-coming telephone calls, direct calls to appropriate personnel; perform clerical and reception duties for patient admissions, discharges and transfers, physician / healthcare team orders; obtain / maintain and ensure accuracy and completeness of patient records and documentation, communicate and maintain Census Activity and other pertinent records; and request supplies, equipment and services as directed. The HUC may assist nursing in the retrieval and delivering of medications per the unit standard.

Located in Phoenix, AZ, this position is critical to the success of St. Josephs Hospital Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Dignity Health.

The Health Unit Coordinator attends the nursing station, performs clerical and reception duties, and requests supplies, equipment and services as directed. Performs clerical duties for patient admissions, discharges and transfers. Maintains Census Activity Worksheet and other pertinent records. Checks patient charts for completeness. Obtains patient records / documents as requested. Processes physician and other healthcare team orders. Transfers orders to appropriate forms / departments / personnel. Answers patient call lights and in-coming telephone calls. Directs calls to appropriate personnel. The HUC may assist nursing in the retrieval and delivering of medications per the unit standard.

Job Requirements :

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
• High School Diploma / GED

Preferred :

Where You'll Work :

Hello humankindness. Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s), and other defined benefits offerings.