JOB SUMMARYThe Health Unit Coordinator performs clerical duties and coordinates communication of a unit to support patient care activities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEPerforms clerical duties necessary to support patient care activities. Initiates, assembles and maintains patient charts in accordance with established procedures. Files reports and test results. Processes ordered tests, medications, procedures and appointments. Processes patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Informs team members of reports, orders and other information.Answers telephones and manages the patient call system. Serves as an information resource to patients, staff and public consistently interacting appropriately with all ages.