Health Unit Coordinator - Lagos Island

Job brief
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rnWe are looking for a competent Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to undertake all secretarial tasks necessary for our medical operations. You’ll be the facilitator of meaningful communication between medical staff and the go-to person for the unit’s administrative needs.
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rnIf you are a well-organized and reliable person with clerical experience in a medical setting, you have what it takes to apply for this position. Furthermore, we expect you to be positive and polite with a great deal of efficiency and a sense of commitment to healthcare.
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rnThe facility’s smooth operation is a HUC’s primary goal. You will ensure that information is stored and disseminated correctly between medical staff and to patients.
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rnResponsibilities
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rnGreet patients and hand out forms
rnKeep appointment calendar and other schedules
rnTranscribe doctor’s orders
rnMaintain medical charts and graph vital signs
rnIssue or locate documents (birth/death certificates, discharge notes etc.)
rnUpdate databases with patient information
rnCollaborate with medical and non-medical staff
rnOrder supplies when needed
rnUndertake other duties as assigned
rnRequirements
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rnProven experience as health unit coordinator or similar role
rnExperience using medical records and databases
rnGood knowledge of relevant medical terminology
rnExperience in medical transcription is a plus