Overview

　　Health Unit Coordinator, Intermediate Care Unit

　　Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

　　Parkwest Overview:

　　Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

　　Position Summary:

　　Provide clerical and secretarial services to the nursing unit.

　　Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || [email protected] || 865-374-8107

　　Responsibilities

　　Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, transfer, and death.

　　Ensures STAT orders are brought to the attention of licensed nursing personnel.

　　Transcribes physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner and notifies consults as ordered.

　　Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related forms. Keeps unit stock and equipment inventories at appropriate levels.

　　Answers telephone and intercoms; relays and documents messages. Helps to ensure that follow-up to patients request is timely.

　　Assists physicians in obtaining reports from lab, radiology, etc.

　　Schedules patient tests, diagnostic procedures, and doctors appointments for patients as requested.

　　Organizes patient charts in proper sequence. Labels and replenishes all necessary forms.

　　Obtains patient records from other facilities.

　　Manages patient flow via flowboard if applicable.

　　Assures appropriate discharge disposition in electronic medical records

　　Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　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:

　　None

　　Licensure Requirement:

　　None

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　　Job Title HUC I

　　ID 3920280

　　Facility Parkwest Medical Center

　　Department Name INTERMEDIATE CARE UN