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Health Unit Coordinator

Published
May 19, 2025
Location
Portland, OR

Description

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or .

Health Unit Coordinator

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2025-34336
Type: Regular Part-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Hospital/Clinic Support
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

1.SAFETY & PATIENT EXPERIENCE - Act to promote a safe environment and Patient and Family Centered Care across the continuum to promote service excellence to foster exceptional experiences for our patients

Greet and screen visitors

Update whiteboards and call boards

Maintain census in Epic

Conduct safety/environment of care surveillance

Label medication bins

Post Fall Risk and Isolation signs

Print wrist bands

Manage telemetry boxes

Facilitate patient and family experiences

2.COMMUNICATIONS & OPERATIONS - Support operations necessary to meet the needs of the unit.

Communicate in a respectful, caring and non-judgmental manner.

Facilitate unit communications

Answer phones

Assist with paging

Make nurse-call assignments

Manage Vocera wireless communication devices

Schedule VIP (hospital transport) requests

Assemble/disassemble charts

Report and track equipment requiring maintenance

Order and stock office supplies

Send/receive materials in P-tube

Place Equipment Pool orders

Reconcile Epic downtime entries (census)

Fax written orders (as requested)

3. RESOURCE - Serve as a resource to the unit to expedite the efficient functioning of the unit.

Request and track ITG/Facilities work orders

Make staffing calls at direction of Charge Nurse or Manager.

Responsibilities

High school diploma or equivalantOne year of clerical experience in a health care environment or equivalent combination of experience and training
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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