Health Unit Coordinator
UPMC
Join Our Team at UPMC Presbyterian – Surgical Pre-Op!
UPMC Presbyterian is currently hiring a Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator for our Surgical Pre-Op department. This position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 2:00PM- 10:30 PM —no on-call or weekend hours, and only one holiday per year! As a Health Unit Coordinator, you’ll be the welcoming face for patients, families, visitors, and staff while playing a key role in supporting our surgical pre-op team through effective communication and coordination.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Maintains designated supply levels and family lounge upkeep, performs unit audits, monitors noise levels, and strictly follows patient care, HIPAA, and safety policies.
+ Handles all unit communications including answering phones, paging, faxing, and mail distribution; greets and assists visitors, physicians, and staff.
+ Utilizes hospital information systems such as eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking to update patient flow, enter physician orders, and coordinate tests, procedures, and patient transports.
+ Maintains medical records and patient identification accuracy, manages office equipment maintenance and repair requests, and reports Bedboard discrepancies promptly.
+ Supports effective communication and professional relationships within the team, suggests departmental improvements, and takes ownership of assigned tasks.
+ Serves as a resource and preceptor for new staff, actively seeks feedback, identifies learning needs, and participates in self-review, projects, and committees to enhance performance.
+ High school diploma or equivalent experience.
+ Knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications.
+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Completion of a Certified Health Unit Secretary course preferred.
+ Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
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**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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