Health Unit Coordinator - Duke University Hospital

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Occ Summary

This position collaborates with healthcare pr oviders by performing avariety of clerical duties to support patient car e.Duties includegreeting patients and visitors, answering the telephone ,responding topatient's requests, accessing the electronic medical recor d(EMR),scheduling appointments and providing general clerical support as neededby the department. This position will consistently exhibits excell entcustomer service skills.

Work Performed

Answer pat ient signals and relay request to appropriate individual.Place calls for consultations as neededUnderstand and is able to use the manual back up system as needed.Assemble and maintain patient charts from admission th rough dischargePrepare and upload paper documents into the electronic me dical record(EMR).Navigate electronic medical record, access patient inf ormation, generatereports, schedule appointments and manage task list.Us e available technology to request and coordinate patient transport.Assig n nursing staff to communication systems.Assist in reviewing clerical du ties and responsibilities with new staffmembers.Order supplies for theun it; maintain inventory and replenish asnecessary.Copy, file, mail and/or distribute materials as appropriate.Maintain records as required by the unit (i.e. time sheets, continuingeducation information, etc.).Schedule maintenance in automated schedule system as directed by NurseManageror designeeGenerate reports as directed by Nurse Manager or designee (Examp le:compliance)Participate in review of activities and processes for area of work.Assists in implementing changes to effect continual improvement inservices provided; and complies with regulatory and legal requirement s.Exhibit professional communication skill when answering the telephonea nd interacting with patients, visitors and other staff members.Roundand greet patients each shift and explain their role.Greets patients, visito rs, physicians and employees in a pleasant mannerand refers to appropria te areas as needed.Answers phones, screens and refers calls as approand personnelupon request.Assist unit management in tracking inventory,priat e, deliversmessages and provides information to patients, visitorsstocki ng issues andmaintaining adequate patient care supplies.Perform other re lated duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowle dge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of HIS procedures and of manu alprocedures when thesystem isdown.Successful completion of TJCand other regulatory/designatedrequirements within the probationary period.Knowle dge and understanding of telephone etiquette.Knowledge of general cleric al practices and procedures.Knowledge of spelling and medical terminolog y.Ability to apply specific departmentalrules and regulationsrelating t overifying, processing and maintaining records and forms.Ability to orga nize and set priorities.Ability to operate computer terminal and other o ffice equipment.Ability to write legibly.Ability to understandand follow oral and written instructions.Ability to deal tactfully andcourteously with the public. Ability toestablish and maintain effectiverelationships with other personnel.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from high school or GED; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience

Experience

Six (6) months of work experience related to customer service

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

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