Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

The Health Unit Coordinator manages the communication center of the inpatient nursing units, communicating courteously, effectively, and efficiently with all customers.  Completes clinical information system and patient record responsibilities including admission, discharge, and transfers, patient registration, obtaining and updating insurance information; ensures that records are complete and accurate to allow for patient billing.  Ensures nursing staff is aware of patient needs communicated to the HUC through the nurse call system.  Notifies appropriate staff during emergency situations, acute admissions, and discharges.  Provides assistance as needed to the nursing staff. 

• Assists families to become oriented to the hospital.
• Answers families' questions promptly and seeks further information as needed for the family. 
• Clearly and efficiently communicates all patient care information to the appropriate team member.
• Monitors all charts continuously for new orders and transcribes physician orders in a timely manner.
• Reviews pre-op charts to ensure completion by appropriate staff prior to surgery.
• Completes all paperwork for admissions and discharges according to policy and procedure

Education

High School Diploma / GED required

Certification/Licensure

BLS certification required

Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) certification preferred

Experience

Experience in a healthcare setting and medical terminology strongly desired

Previous HUC experience preferred