Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Health Unit Coordinator  

As a Health Unit Coordinator  at MercyOne, you will perform clerical duties that support the daily activities of nursing units. Works cooperatively with the nursing staff and other health team members to enhance quality patient care and patient satisfaction. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Schedule: 

• List schedule requirements, hours, weekend and holiday requirements. 

General Requirements: 

Acts as receptionist and assists in-patient care delivery when appropriate.

• Answers telephone calls promptly and politely and answers questions as appropriate.

• Ensures that accurate messages reach appropriate parties.

• When nursing staff not available, responds to patient call/emergency lights if possible.

• Politely greets patients, visitors, physicians and other health team members and directs appropriately.

• Anticipates needs of physicians, staff, patients and visitors (i.e., pulls charts for rounds, greets people by name when possible).

• Maintains knowledge of and efficiency utilizes all computer applications of assigned nursing units.

• Maintains knowledge, skills and ability to effectively work in at least 2 nursing units within one year of hire.

Prepares and maintains patient charts.

• Maintains sufficient quantity of chart supplies.

• Assembles new patient charts and when appropriate prepares in advance.

• Accommodates needs for special forms (i.e., renal, cardiac, diabetic, neuro flow sheet).

• Follows guidelines for thinning charts.

• Files reports such as lab, x-ray, EKG, H & P’s, consults, etc.

• Communicates abnormal results to appropriate person.

• Files charts for easy retrieval. Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge processing.

• Verifies availability of rooms for occupancy.

• Communicates with staff regarding new admissions, transfers and discharges.

• Compiles admission paperwork such as new and old charts, Kardex, listing allergies, etc. in accordance with unit specifications.

Education: 

• Found on Job Description. List in bullet point format.  

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! 

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. 

Waterloo  

Affordably priced; Waterloo is approximately 25% cheaper than the national average and about 5% below Iowa's average. Its arts and entertainment scene features museums, a performing arts center, brewery tours, relief trails and attractions like the John Deere Tractor Museum and Lost Island Themepark and Waterpark. Dense trail networks offer biking and walking opportunities year round. The Waterloo Community School District provides diverse programs, and families also have access to private and parochial schools. Higher education is close by at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.  

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center is a 366-bed regional hospital recognized for excellence in patient care and community service. As a Level III Trauma Center and home to a Level III Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), we provide advanced emergency and neonatal care close to home. Our services include comprehensive cardiac care through an accredited chest pain center, a nationally accredited cancer center, inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral health and leading-edge surgical options—including robotic surgery. MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center is proud to hold the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™, Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence, and multiple quality awards from the American Heart Association and Forbes.