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Borea Construction

Coordinators are required to travel to the construction site on rotation. We have various sites ... We take care of each other, ensuring that our teams thrive in a healthy and safe environment. With ...

Canon Careers

Facilities Maintenance Coordinator - French * Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow ... Support corporate and business unit internal initiatives and event set up/tear down * Administer ...

Defence Construction Canada

... unit. The incumbent provides high-quality, timely, efficient and effective services, including ... The incumbent also coordinates the preparation of human resources documentation. KEY AND PERIODIC ...

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ASICC-MED

assistant head clinical nurse

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$90/hr

Main responsibilities: Assist the manager in the daily coordination of the care unit's activities ... To provide clinical leadership to healthcare staff. Participating in the resolution of complex ...

PHOENIX PHYSICAL THERAPY

The Patient Care Coordinator I serve as an initial point of contact in a clinic setting by ... Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing ...

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What is a health unit coordinator?

Health Unit Coordinators, also known as unit secretaries or ward clerks, are administrative professionals who support the daily operations of healthcare units such as hospital wards or clinics. They are responsible for managing patient records, coordinating communication between medical staff, scheduling appointments, and handling clerical tasks. Their work helps ensure that healthcare providers can focus on patient care by keeping the unit organized and running smoothly. Health Unit Coordinators play a key role in maintaining efficient and effective healthcare delivery.

What does a health unit coordinator do?

As a health unit coordinator (HUC), your primary responsibilities are to maintain medical records, coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and triage incoming information. You also handle input of computer data, collaborate with the nursing coordinator, assist with bed placement, and complete administrative duties. You greet patients and visitors, gather appropriate information, document data in electronic medical records, and support other staff members as needed. The health unit coordinator also reviews office inventory and orders supplies and works fax machines, the paging system, and a nurse call system if necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health unit coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Unit Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of medical terminology, typically gained through a certificate or associate's degree. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic health records (EHR), and scheduling software is commonly required. Excellent interpersonal communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities help you manage patient information and coordinate effectively with healthcare staff. These skills are essential to ensure smooth unit operations, accurate record-keeping, and efficient patient care delivery.

What are some common challenges health unit coordinators face when managing communication within a healthcare team?

Health Unit Coordinators often navigate the challenge of facilitating clear communication among nurses, physicians, patients, and administrative staff. Coordinating messages, managing multiple phone calls, and accurately relaying information in a fast-paced environment require strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Miscommunication can impact patient care, so HUCs must remain calm under pressure, utilize hospital communication systems effectively, and clarify unclear instructions promptly. Building positive relationships with the healthcare team helps streamline processes and ensures patient needs are met efficiently.

What is the difference between Health Unit Coordinator vs Medical Secretary?

AspectHealth Unit CoordinatorMedical Secretary
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification often preferredHigh school diploma; medical secretary certification optional
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesDoctors' offices, clinics, healthcare organizations
Primary ResponsibilitiesManaging patient flow, coordinating communication, supporting healthcare staffScheduling appointments, managing correspondence, medical billing

While both roles support healthcare operations, the Health Unit Coordinator focuses on patient flow and communication within hospital units, whereas the Medical Secretary handles administrative tasks like scheduling and billing in various healthcare settings.

Do you need experience to be a health unit coordinator?

While prior experience is not always required to become a health unit coordinator, having knowledge of medical terminology, administrative skills, and familiarity with hospital systems can be beneficial. Many employers provide on-the-job training or require certification in healthcare administration or medical office procedures.
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Coordonnateur(trice) en sante et securite / Health and Safety Coordinator

Flatiron Construction Corp

Les Buissons, QC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview

Etes-vous un professionnel experimente en sante et securite, passionne par la promotion d'une culture de securite sur le lieu de travail et par la prevention des accidents et des blessures ? En tant que coordonnateur(trice) en Sante et Securite, vous effectuerez des inspections, des evaluations, des formations et fournirez un soutien technique aux equipes de travail pour garantir la conformite au programme de sante et securite ainsi qu'aux reglements de l'agence.

Vous collaborerez avec des experts de l'industrie et des equipes engagees qui valorisent l'individualite et reconnaissent les reussites.

Postulez des maintenant et transformez votre carriere avec nous.

Are you an experienced health and safety professional passionate about promoting a culture of safety in the workplace and making a real difference in preventing accidents and injuries? As a Health and Safety Coordinator, you will inspect, evaluate, train and provide technical support for work crews to ensure compliance with Health and Safety program and agency regulations. 

You will collaborate with industry experts and committed teams who value individualityand recognize achievements.  

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

What you will be doing

Responsabilites

    • Travailler au sein d'une equipe multidisciplinaire pour assurer la securite lors de l'execution des activites de construction grace a une planification du travail securitaire, des plans de sauvetage, des inspections et des audits.
    • Intervenir et enqueter lors des incidents pour en determiner les causes profondes et les mesures correctives a prendre
    • Assurer la conformite aux lois, aux politiques sur les chantiers et aux procedures operationnelles standard
    • Etablir une analyse des risques professionnels et d'autres mesures de securite sur le lieu de travail tels que des plans d'intervention d'urgence, la protection contre les chutes, le controle de la circulation et les permis pour effectuer des travaux.
    • Participer aux reunions boite a outils, aux reunions de securite, aux reunions prealables aux activites, aux examens d'incidents et aux exercices d'intervention d'urgence
    • Contribuer a l'elaboration de normes, de processus et de pratiques
    • Inspecter les zones de travail du projet et recommander des mesures correctives
    • Intervenir et enqueter sur les evenements survenant en chantier et les documenter
    • Fournir un encadrement et une formation sur le terrain au personnel
    • Regler les problemes de sante et de securite jusqu'a leur resolution
    • Travailler de pair avec le surintendant en cas d'avis disciplinaire
    • Promouvoir une culture axee sur la securite et l'inclusion
    • Effectuer d'autres taches, telles qu'assignees

Responsibilities

    • Work in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the safe execution of construction activities through safe work planning, rescue plans, inspections, and audits
    • Provide incident response and investigation to determine root cause and corrective actions
    • Ensure compliance with legislation, site policies, and standard operating procedures
    • Establish a Job Hazard Analysis in addition to other workplace safety measures such as emergency response plans, fall protection, traffic control, and work permits
    • Participates in toolbox meetings, safety meetings, pre-activity meetings, incident reviews, and emergency response exercises
    • Contributes to the creation of standards, processes, and practices
    • Inspect project work areas and recommend corrective action
    • Intervene and investigate incidents occurring on-site and document them
    • Provide in-field coaching and training to personnel
    • Mediate health and safety issues to resolution
    • Promote a safe and inclusive culture
    • Collaborate with the superintendent in the event of disciplinary action
    • Complete daily reports and relevant sub-files (e.g., daily interventions, number of workers, accidents, etc.)
    • Perform other duties as assigned
What we are looking for

Qualifications

    • Une certification de la CNESST est exige
    • Cours sante et securite sur les chantiers de construction (ASP construction)
    • Une experience pratique dans la construction civile lourde dans un environnement de terrain
    • Une experience et/ou une certification dans les domaines suivants : les codes de circulation et de mobilite, le sauvetage en eau glacee, les eaux libres, les barges, la formation en protection contre les chutes, les grues et le greement sont preferes.
    • Demontrer des competences en matiere de systemes de gestion de la securite et faire preuve d'un comportement axe sur la securite dans le cadre d'une culture de securite
    • La maitrise averee de la suite MS Office
    • Avoir de solides competences en communication orale, la capacite a mobiliser les metiers, a superviser et a gerer
    • Avoir une motivation personnelle averee, l'esprit d'equipe et une attitude positive
    • Completer le rapport quotidien et les sous-dossiers pertinents (ex.: interventions quotidiennes, nombre de travailleurs, accidents, etc.)
    • Autonomous and resourceful
    • Mobile et facilite d'adaptation
    • Detenir un permis de conduire valide
    • Disponibilite a travailler de nuit

Qualifications

    • CNESST certification is required
    • Occupational health and safety course for construction sites (ASP Construction)
    • Hands-on experience in heavy civil construction in a field environment
    • Experience and/or certification with the following: Traffic & Mobility codes, Ice Water Rescue, open water, barging, training in fall protection, cranes and rigging is preferred
    • Demonstrates competency in Safety Management Systems and safety-based behaviour as part of safety culture
    • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite
    • Strong verbal communication skills, ability to effectively engage craft, supervise, and manage
    • Proven self-motivated, team player with a positive attitude
    • Autonomous and resourceful
    • Mobile and adaptable
    • Valid driver's license
    • Availability to work night shifts
Why work for us

Voici quelques-uns des avantages auxquels vous pourriez avoir droit en tant qu'employe(e) :

  • Un programme de remuneration complet et des conges payes
  • Un regime d'epargne-retraite parmi les meilleurs de l'industrie (401(k)/REER)
  • Une couverture medicale, dentaire, de la vue et/ou une assurance provinciale
  • Des avantages en matiere de bien-etre et un programme d'aide aux employes
  • Un programme de remboursement des frais de scolarite

Nous sommes un employeur qui souscrit aux principes d'egalite d'acces a l'emploi (EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans).

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

  • Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
  • Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
  • Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
  • Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

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