Part time HUC Healthcare Unit Coordinator

Bethany of the Northwest has been a non-profit icon of the healthcare industry in the Everett area for nearly 100 years. Bethany is seeking a passionate and motivated Part time Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC) to join our team. Come join our family and find out what the “Heart of Bethany” is. Bethany of the Northwest offers a generous benefit package, competitive salary, tuition reimbursement and much more.

Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays 8am - 4pm flexible (15 hours per week)

Pay Range: $22-25 per hour DOE

Benefits available:

• EAP Employee assistance program
• Local commute
• Paid Sick leave
• Double pay when working any of the 7 observed holidays
• Longevity bonuses
• Referral program
• The Perks at Work program employee discounts

Join our team; you will be glad you did! We are a church-sponsored non-profit company. Bethany is more than a job. We are a family caring for our community.

Responsibilities of the Healthcare Unit Coordinator:

To assist the Case Manager and Staff Nurses in their day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern medical records, and as may be directed by the Nurse Manager, to ensure that our medical records are maintained in an informative and descriptive manner.

1. Record medical and administrative information in accordance with our established charting and documentation policies and procedures.

1. Record vital signs as directed.

1. Answer telephone, page calls, deliver messages to residents/patients, etc., as necessary.

1. Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of residents/patients and assemble admission paperwork packets.

1. Complete necessary medical and administrative record upon the resident’s/patient’s admission, transfer and/or discharge.

1. Forward completed charts of discharged residents/patients to the Medical Records Department.

1. Maintain daily census sheet of unit and forward to Medical Records daily.

1. Forward new diet orders and/or diet changes to the Dietary Supervisor.

1. Maintain patient trust funds per regulatory requirements.

1. Assist in arranging for and making appointments for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
2. Keep nursing service personnel informed of residents’/patients’ appointments.

1. Record appropriate resident/patient identification data on designated medical records, wristbands, ID cards, etc., as required.

1. Maintain a current listing of emergency phone numbers for your assigned unit.

1. Deliver mail, flowers, etc., as necessary.

1. Direct visitors to resident/patient rooms, office areas, etc., as necessary.

1. Data entry of admission information.

1. Transmit MDS to State.

1. Maintain central supply charges.

1. Order supplies (patient/unit).

1. Inventory of supplies.

1. Payroll and total hours on time cards for employees.

1. Maintain personnel records and new hire employee information.

1. Maintain employer in-service documentation records.

1. Additional duties per Director of Nursing Services and/or Administrator.

1. Schedule employees for work in coordination of Director of Nursing Services.

1. Responsible for equipment sign out sheets.

1. Responsible for maintaining residents’ sign out log.

Qualifications

• Must possess, at a minimum, a High School Diploma or equivalent in experience.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 45 wpm and have a working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be able to handle pressure due to multiple priorities, calls and inquires.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be knowledgeable in computer input and output.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, person integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents/patients, personnel and support agencies.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with resident/patient, families, staff and medical professionals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.