HUC (Health Unit Coordinator)

Department Overview

Acute Care (5A) and Family Medicine (5C) is a conceptually contiguous Family Medicine and General Medicine Acute Care unit with 14 beds on the Family Medicine unit and 23 beds on the Acute Care unit. The patient population is adults who have a variety of medical diagnoses such as Diabetes, End Stage Renal Disease, End Stage Liver Disease, Gastro-Intestinal Disorders, Adult Cystic Fibrosis, chronic and acute pain, infection, diagnostic testing, and psychiatric patients with a medical overlay. Patients require acute medical and nursing interventions such as intravenous fluids, nutritional support, pain management, antibiotics administration, diabetic management, respiratory care, remote telemetry, prepping for procedures, and education to optimize self-care. 5A/5C admits behavioral/psychiatric patients with medical issues that may have suicidal ideation or other behavioral risks that necessitate a court hold. Creating a therapeutic environment for this population includes establishing a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship that facilitates gathering critical patient data and implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.

Function/Duties of Position

• The Health Unit Coordinator is part of the health care team and utilizes her/his knowledge and expertise to support and enhance nursing area/unit operations in areas throughout OHSU. The Health Unit Coordinator acts as receptionist and provides secretarial and clerical skills, computer entry services, and organizational and problem-solving expertise. Health Unit Coordinators are assigned to work with all patient populations and age groups.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED;
• One year of clerical experience in a health care environment; reads, writes and speaks fluent English; basic knowledge of medical terminology, basic math skills, demonstrated computer skills, demonstrated customer service skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task  OR
• Equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide above referenced knowledge, skills and ability. 
• National HUC (Health Unit Coordinator) certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college preferred
• Previous hospital or clerical experience preferred
• National Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred

Additional Details

• Frequent need to sit and answer phones and keyboard for extended periods of timeFrequent twisting from the waist to reach supplies and/or patient chartsFrequent need to walk around nursing units and facility to obtain supplies and/or locatestaffOccasional need to lift under 50 lbs

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]