Health Unit Coordinator I - Medical/Surgical Unit - Ben Taub Hospital

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC I) is accountable for the daily (shift) clerical operation and coordination of the activities on a nursing unit(s). The HUC I works closely with the charge nurse to facilitate and support unit operations to assure patient needs are met. The HUC I monitors and facilitates compliance with select environmental and process safety and regulator standards and maintains unit supplies and equipment. The HUC I functions as the hub for coordinating unit activity and communication. The HUC I is competent in medical terminology, communication skills, organizational skills, technical skills, clerical functions and computer skills. The HUC I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or the equivalent required.

Related training and/or college level courses or three (3) years commensurate experience preferred.

Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.

Other certificates as required by unit/service.

Special Requirements:
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Medical Terms, PC and Word Processing

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays and Flexible
Efficient organization skills

Equipment Operated:
Competent in use of desk top computers and basic office soft ware.

Various office equipment, including fax machines, printers, scanners, and telecommunication systems