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Desiree Fiesta

Pepeekeo,HI

Summary

At Hilo Benioff Medical Center, I excelled as a Health Unit Coordinator II, enhancing unit efficiency through expert records management and fostering a culture of professionalism. My proactive approach to process improvements and HIPAA compliance significantly contributed to the unit's operational excellence, demonstrating my critical thinking and commitment to healthcare ethics.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Unit Coordinator II

Hilo Benioff Medical Center
12.2017 - Current
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
  • Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
  • Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
  • Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Helped troubleshoot equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Ordered supplies proactively to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times within the health unit.
  • Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
  • Served as an integral part of the health unit by willingly taking on additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
  • Coordinated successful discharges from the facility by liaising with other departments and ensuring necessary paperwork was completed promptly.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance overall health unit operations.
  • Supported patient discharge process, ensuring timely and organized transition from hospital to home care or rehabilitation facilities.
  • Maintained confidentiality and protected patient rights by strictly adhering to privacy laws and healthcare ethics in all communications and records.
  • Fostered culture of safety and cleanliness by overseeing regular maintenance and sanitation of unit, contributing to infection control.
  • Reduced administrative burden on nurses and doctors by taking on additional clerical tasks, allowing more focus on patient care.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Education

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Hilo High School
Hilo, HI

Skills

  • Records management
  • Critical thinking
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Patient registration
  • Supply restocking
  • Department collaboration
  • Process improvements
  • Patient scheduling expertise
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Unit reception
  • Chart assembly
  • Healthcare software
  • Paperwork processing
  • Process improvement strategies

Timeline

Health Unit Coordinator II

Hilo Benioff Medical Center
12.2017 - Current

None -

Hilo High School
Desiree Fiesta