Health Unit Coordinator, 5A5c, PT, Evenings

Department Overview

The 5A/5C Family Medicine Unit is a 26 bed unit (17 beds on 5A, 9 beds on 5C) that provides service to patient populations ages 18-100 who have a variety of medical, acute care diagnoses. The patient is generally medically stable and requires acute medical and nursing interventions such as intravenous fluids, tube feedings, pain management, respiratory care, antibiotics, remote telemetry, prepping for procedures, behavioral and/or crisis management. The conditions most commonly seen on 5A/5C include but are not limited to: congestive heart failure, COPD, ESLD, chronic liver disease, pneumonia, sepsis, hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, ESRD, acute renal failure, AMS, CF, chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, GI bleed, esophageal bleed, ETOH/drug withdrawal, chronic mental disorders, acute exacerbation of mental disorders, patients with a trachestomy and stable respiratory status, respiratory distress, UTI, vascular disease, general pre-op and post-op.

Pay Range: $20.77 - $27.70 per hour

Function/Duties of Position

The Health Unit Coordinator is part of the health care team and utilizes her/his knowledge and expertise to support and enhance nursing area/unit operations in areas throughout OHSU. The Health Unit Coordinator acts as receptionist and provides secretarial and clerical skills, computer entry services, and organizational and problem solving expertise. Health Unit Coordinators are assigned to work with all patient populations and age groups.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One year of clerical experience in a health care environment or equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide knowledge and skills listed below

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, and symbols

• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English

• Basic math skills

• Demonstrated computer skills

• Demonstrated customer service skills

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Frequent need to sit and answer phones and keyboard for extended periods of time

• Frequent twisting from the waist to reach supplies and/or patient charts

• Frequent need to walk around nursing units and facility to obtain supplies and/or locate staff

• Occasional need to lift under 50 lbs

• Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college

• Previous hospital or clerical experience

• National Health Unit Coordinator certification

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.