DANIELLE Griffith
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Experienced Health Unit Coordinator with 26 years in patient admissions and electronic health records management. Streamlined operational workflows and improved communication among healthcare teams, contributing to enhanced efficiency and quality patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator
Allenmore Hospital
Tacoma, Washington
06.2000 - Current
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to ensure smooth hospital operations.
- Managed medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Scheduled appointments and communicated with patients and healthcare staff.
- Assisted in preparing patient charts for daily rounds and procedures.
- Facilitated communication among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination.
- Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
- Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
- Processed paperwork for hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers to maintain compliance and accuracy.
- Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
- Managed daily operations of the health unit including filing, faxing, photocopying.
- Assisted with orienting new employees to departmental procedures.
- Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
- Supported nursing staff with administrative tasks.
- Received requests for medical records from outside agencies or individuals.
- Communicated with patients and medical staff to convey important information and facilitate smooth unit operations.
- Maintained unit supplies and equipment for medical staff and patient care needs.
- Greeted visitors and directed them to the proper area of the office.
- Participated in team meetings regarding policy changes or improvements within the health unit.
- Compiled and submitted daily reports on patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for administrative use.
Education
Oakland Alternative Highschool
Tacoma, WASkills
- Electronic health records management
- Medical documentation accuracy
- Patient admissions processing
- Care coordination
- Schedule management efficiency
- Patient interaction skills
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator
Allenmore Hospital
06.2000 - Current
Oakland Alternative Highschool