Health Unit Coordinator

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Knoxville, TENNESSEE

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  • Job Title: Health Unit Coordinator
  • Department: Comfort Care Transition Unit 12E
  • Full/Part Time: Part
  • Req Number: UHS-30507

Position Summary:

Coordinates and performs the receptionist role and coordinates all non-clinical functions on a clinical unit. Accountable to the Registered Nurse.

    • Communicates effectively with patient, visitors and health care team.

    • Serves as gatekeeper for physician and nursing orders into the Patient Computer System (Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

    • Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic procedures and outpatient appointments.

    • Assists with patient flow and patient safety

    • Maintains patient charts.

    • Operates nursing unit equipment: pneumatic tube system, intercom system, fax machine, computer, printer and multi-line telephone.

    • Plans and executes a daily routine for performance of non-clinical tasks for the Nursing Unit.


Position Qualification:

High school diploma or GED preferred; one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification by The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators preferred.

Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and have excellent organizational skills. Health Unit Coordinator (Unit Secretary) experience preferred. Health related experience required.



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