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CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for a Health Unit Coordinator in the Observation Unit. This role is responsible for providing receptionist, data entry and clerical services to nursing units.

The schedule is a 30 hour day shift position that is benefits eligible.

• Follows Standard Precautions.
• Coordinates all phone calls made to physicians, families, interdisciplinary departments and other health care agencies.
• Effectively demonstrates the use of the call bell to locate personnel in order to minimize noise.
• Responds to patient call bells courteously and in a timely manner and relays information/requests to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Assists the Eucharistic Minister during communion rounds by providing accurate dietary information.
• Makes copies as requested.
• Maintains daily bedside charting by placing all necessary paperwork in hot boxes on admission and retrieving paperwork at time of discharge.
• Coordinates new admissions and transfers with admitting, other departments, Physicians, Nurse Manager, and other facilities as necessary.
• Sets up and maintains patient charts.
• Accurately completes all required reports and forms within established timeframes. Maintains unit log books.
• Maintains inventory of unit supplies from the Warehouse or Central and replenishes when appropriate.
• Accurately enters patient information, medical orders and patient charges into computer system.
• Coordinates Resident appointments with ancillary departments, diagnostic centers and other health care agencies.
• Notifies nurse immediately for patients in pain/discomfort.
• Verbalizes understanding that pain management is a priority to patient and reports it immediately to the nurse.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of Stat Orders and test results.
• Maintains the correct PAR levels for lab supplies and correctly orders supplies as needed.
• Ensures that lab supplies are not expired. Discards as appropriate.
• Correctly orders unit supplies through Lawson according to PAR levels.
• Participates in the development of monthly work schedules for the secretaries on the nursing unit and ensures timely submission to the nurse manager.
• Signs, dates, and times all doctors' orders then scans all doctors' orders to pharmacy.
• Enters doctors' orders into Sorian.
• Takes CPOE orders off of printer and places in nurses box (if D/C to rehab makes a copy of the order before placing in nurses box).
• Prints Wellsoft for ER patients.
• Prepares admissions charts for all patients.
• Calls Admitting when patient arrives on the unit.
• Puts patients in bed management for discharge.
• Dismantles charts when patients leave.
• Updates PIB board with patient information, falls precautions, AND, BS, Centra Lines, D/C.
• Prints specimen labels for nurses/techs.
• Checks CPOE Alerts and addresses them (MRI, consults, wound vac).
• Sends faxes as directed by RN.
• Checks fax machine for incoming faxes and files.
• Fills out MRI screening forms (top portion only) then gives to nurse to fill out. Once completed, fax form, face sheet, and order to MRI.
• Calls film file room and MRI for all EMTALA patients for disc and pick up disc.
• Calls for priest or chaplain as directed by RN.
• Calls EKG to have STAT EKGs read as directed by RN.
• Files H&P, EKGs, consults, MRI reports.
• Orders specialty supplies such as beds from outside vendors as directed by RN.
• Notifies RN of patients on surveillance cameras who may potentially fall.
• Prints patient labels correctly and places labels in designated area.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology helpful.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $18.00 - $28.80 per hour 

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.