Health unit coordinator (HUC) - Emergency Department PRN/As Needed
Core
Coordinates tests and treatments between departments for patients in the Emergency Department, facilitating communications and managing patient registration and records.
Role type
Health unit coordinator (HUC)
Builds
Patient care workflow and administrative support for the Emergency Department
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medicine
Required skills
EMR system proficiency, patient registration, chart compilation, multi-line telephone coordination, minor equipment troubleshooting, age-specific patient care assessment
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, hospital information systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate tests and treatments with various departments; Facilitate communications via telephone and paging; Process daily patient charges; Compile chart forms for admissions, transfers, and discharges; Verify medical record accuracy; Respond to call lights and foster team communication
Seniority
Entry-level, PRN/As Needed