Under the supervision of a licensed professional nurse (nurse), the Health Unit Coordinator II (HUC) performs a variety of secretarial/clerical duties. The HUC adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment. May handle medication that is delivered by the Pharmacy either directly or via the pneumatic tube system and to transport the medication to an appropriate storage area or to another employee who is qualified to administer medication.
Required Education: High School Diploma / GED. Anyone hired prior to September 1, 2011, is grandfathered
Required Certifications and Licensures: Certified by National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC)
salary range 17.19-24.07/hourly
Participates in quality initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics
Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm
Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals
Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues
Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and/or other departments in a consistent and timely manner
Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process
Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively
Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs
Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals
Other duties as assigned
