What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department (.9 FTE, variable) position at EvergreenHealth?
Sign-On Bonus:
- Up to $2,000 sign on bonus for those new to EvergreenHealth
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Job Summary:
Responsible for clerical and reception functions and facilitating communication on assigned units.
Primary Duties:
- Provides customer service to patients, families and the cross-functional team.
- Facilitates communications - scheduling, coverage of telephones and nurse call systems.
- Maintains patient records, CPOE and unit census records on a daily basis.
- Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to the Charge Nurse and appropriate departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience
REQUIRED for the position:
- High School graduation or equivalent
- Must possess oral and written skills to efficiently communicate and process information regarding patients.
DESIRED for the position:
- 1 year of related experience in a similar setting
- Completion of a medical terminology course and/or a Health Unit Coordinator course.
Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family
At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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2023 Benefits Guide
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optional.
Salary : $21 - $31
