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Compensation
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Location
Karns, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Covenant Health Inc. is hiring a HUC I. The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and secretarial services to the Ortho‑Neuro nursing unit at Parkwest Medical Center, a flagship facility of Covenant Health in West Knoxville. The role is full‑time, working 72 hours per pay period on the night shift, supporting admissions, transfers, discharge processes and unit flow.

Key focus areas include Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, transfer, and death procedures., Ensures STAT orders are brought to the attention of licensed nursing personnel., and Transcribes physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner and notifies consults as ordered..

Important skills include Clerical Duties, Transcribing Physician's Orders, Requisitioning Supplies And Equipment, Inventory Management, Answering Telephones, and Relaying Messages.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clerical DutiesTranscribing Physician's OrdersRequisitioning Supplies and EquipmentInventory ManagementAnswering TelephonesRelaying MessagesDocumenting MessagesScheduling Patient TestsOrganizing Patient ChartsObtaining Patient RecordsManaging Patient FlowEMRFollowing Policies and ProceduresSafety StandardsQuality Improvement Initiatives

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Full job description

Overview

Health Unit Coordinator, Ortho-Neuro Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary:

Provide clerical and secretarial services to the nursing unit.

Responsibilities

  • Performs clerical duties related to procedures such as admission, discharge, transfer, and death.

  • Ensures STAT orders are brought to the attention of licensed nursing personnel.

  • Transcribes physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner and notifies consults as ordered.

  • Requisitions supplies and equipment, maintenance and repair services, and prepares related forms. Keeps unit stock and equipment inventories at appropriate levels.

  • Answers telephone and intercoms; relays and documents messages. Helps to ensure that follow-up to patients request is timely.

  • Assists physicians in obtaining reports from lab, radiology, etc.

  • Schedules patient tests, diagnostic procedures, and doctors appointments for patients as requested.

  • Organizes patient charts in proper sequence. Labels and replenishes all necessary forms.

  • Obtains patient records from other facilities.

  • Manages patient flow via flowboard if applicable.

  • Assures appropriate discharge disposition in electronic medical records

  • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Licensure Requirement:

None.

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Job Title HUC I

ID 4619900

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name ORTHO-NEURO UNIT

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