Health Unit Coordinator (Operating Room)

Join Our Community ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator to support our Operating Room at the McCandless location. Shift Details: + Three 12-hour shifts + No weekends, no holidays, no callResponsibilities: + Maintains par levels for designated supplies and forms including down time folders. + Rounds through family lounge to assure proper items are stocked and room is maintained. + Reconciles charges accordingly including but not limited to custom braces and CRRT. + Performs unit audits as directed. Initiates quiet time or monitors noise level. + Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. + Adheres to HIPAA and blocked policies. + Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. + Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. + Maintains accurate unit communication including, but not limited to, promptly answering telephones, activating the paging system, facilitating timely faxing, and distributing patient and unit mail. + Greets and assists visitors, physicians and other staff members. + Utilizes hospital information systems, including but not limited to eRecord, MARS, Medipac, Bedboard, and Teletracking. + Updates Bedboard per unit standards and communicates changes to appropriate staff as needed. + Enters and communicates physician orders timely and accurately. Maintains the medical record and patient chart according to established policy. + Assures that patient identification plate is correct and that patient identification labels are available at all times. + Coordinates other unit activities including, but not limited to scheduling of tests and procedures, scheduling patient transports, completing errands, maintaining appropriate logs and filing reports appropriately. + Maintains office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, refrigerator temperatures, printers, and fax machines. + Submits repair requests to the appropriate departments and follows up as needed. + Reports Bedboard discrepancies to Bed Flow Coordinator, or appropriate person. + Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies. + Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. + Suggests and supports changes within the department. + Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges. + Demonstrates awareness of how one's own behavior impacts the efficient functioning of the department. + Constructively receives feedback and direction. + Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. + Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. + Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines. + Serves as a preceptor for new staff members. + Prior to performing new or challenging tasks, requests assistance and reviews relevant policies and procedures. + Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. + Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. + Participates in project and committee work. + High school diploma or equivalent experience. + Knowledge of medical terminology and computer applications. + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. + Completion of a Certified Health Unit Secretary course preferred. + In the course of duties may be asked to distribute medications to the nurse at the bedside. + Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Created: 2026-02-27