HUC

Requirements: High School plus specialized training (min. 6 mos.-2 yrs.)HUC training at technical school preferred, may consider on the job trainingKnowledge of medical terminology.Demonstrated ability to work with computers withKnowledge of basic PC operations required.Excellent organizational and communication skillsAccuracy, confidentiality and ability to work quickly in a fast-paced acute patient care setting.Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated team player.Coordination skills with ability to focus on keeping an effective work flow.Demonstrated ability to interact directly with patients as needed.Description: The Health Unit Coordinator is a multi-skilled partner with non-clinical and clinical responsibilities,who participates with the interdisciplinary care team in the delivery of the patient's plan of care. The HUC facilitates the smooth operation of the nursing unit by coordinating non clinical operations including transcription of physician orders, order entry, maintenance of patient charts and unit records, efficient processing of unit information and maintenance of unit supplies.