Health Unit Coordinator
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Info

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Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation - US News and World Report 2023
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clerical Duties - Operates and maintains unit information systems to include-medical record integrity, forms management, timely response to faxes, printed material, mail, and accuracy of patient data, timely completion of admissions, discharges, transfers and short stay documentation. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability with respect to patient charges/rental equipment, CCHMC charge capture procedures, and ensures that unit maintains a designated par level of clerical supplies.
  
• Environmental Management - Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees. Maintains awareness of patient location and monitors traffic flow at the front desk and on the unit. Assists with compliance of visitor policies and applying arm bands for parents/caregivers. Reports maintenance (wiping down monitors, troubleshooting printer issues, logging off information, etc.) and environmental service needs to appropriate division and follows-up to assure completion. Collaborates with clinical, admitting, information systems and environmental services staff to coordinate efficient patient flow.
  
• Systems Management - Identifies system problems and utilizes strategies for resolutions. Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency. Reviews and revises staffing information.
  
• Communication - Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers by actively participating as a front-line example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction; and interacts with parents/guardians to obtain non-clinical information as requested. Ensures and reviews timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information (i.e. HIPAA, Informed Consent, Advanced Directive for patients 18 or older) as defined by CCHMC's mission, applicable laws, and regulations. Has in-depth knowledge of HIPAA standards and fosters application to clinical practice.
  

To provide daily operational/administrative support for the unit and outpatient services. Functions as a resource for clinical personnel regarding unit and outpatient operational issues. Anticipate needs for department and provides coordination of information systems, environmental, admitting and clerical functions for patient areas of a medical center dedicated to the care of infants, children and adolescents.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• No directly related experience
  

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
• Competitive retirement plans
  
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!
  

Primary Location
Burnet Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
NICU

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
0.9

Weekly Hours
36

Salary Range
$17.14 - $20.36

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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