HUC I

Health Unit Coordinator, Admitting and Registration

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, has set a new standard for effective, innovative and caring mental health services in East Tennessee. With a combined total of more than 75 years of Psych experience, Peninsula has helped thousands of people recover from disorders and dependencies, and lead healthy, positive and productive lives. As a long-time pillar of mental health services, Peninsula offers both inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults. Peninsula is a leader in East Tennessee in the changing mental healthcare environment.

The hospital is located in Blount County, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with outpatient centers in Knox, Blount, Loudon and Sevier Counties. Our secluded in-patient lakeside property provides a view more associated with summer camp than a typical Psychiatric Hospital setting. The facility sits on the shore of well-known Fort Loudon Lake.

Staff include Activities Coordinators, Behavioral Health Counselors, Advance Practice Providers, Outreach Specialist, Psychiatric Technicians, Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. In-patient staff work 12-hour shifts and rotate weekends and holidays. Staff members of varying experiences are welcome, from new graduates to the more experienced healthcare professionals.

Position Summary : Assists Nursing and Clinical Staff by performing secretarial and unit management duties. Maintains patient records, keeping them and their filing current and in good presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist by performing secretarial and receptionist duties :

Answers phones, takes and relays messages in a timely and accurate manner.

Assembles chart in proper order;

Breaking down charts and putting in proper order for Medical Records; and

Qualifications

Minimum Education : None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and / or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience : Prior healthcare experience preferred. Completion of Health Unit Coordinator Curriculum within two weeks of hire required. CPOE training and on-the-job training with an experienced HUC preferred.

Licensure Requirement : None