Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: 72hrs per pp - 7p-7:30a- weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA Position Purpose: Great opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator, HUC professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually! Position Summary: Health Unit Coordinator, HUC works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent customer service by performing a variety of clerical and support staff functions related to the care of patients and documenting services provided. A Health Unit Coordinator, HUC is expected to obtain necessary information, prepare relevant documents, record information in patient records and support other health care providers in the delivery of service to patients. What Health Unit Coordinator, HUC will do: Answers telephone using proper identification, contacts physicians, and completes communication requests with other departments. Notifies proper personnel after hours in order to complete or communicate as needed. Coordinates the patient orders while the patient is in the hospital plus any follow up after discharge. Processes orders by placing Labs, x-rays, Cardio, Vasc. Places orders in the computer as well as writing medications on MAR sheets. Acquires medical records, from internal and external hospitals for physicians, MSW, nursing homes and patients. Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation required. Current Health Unit Coordinator experience preferred. Medical terminology course or equivalent experience required. Ability to collect and organize data into user-friendly format. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to meet position responsibilities. Write clearly and neatly. Knowledge of data entry and proficient use of computers required. Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization. Position Highlights and Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day 403b with employer match Tuition Reimbursement 100% paid CEU Paid Time Off Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.