Health Unit Coordinator
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Job overview
Regions Hospital is hiring a Health Unit Coordinator. Regions Hospital seeks a friendly, organized, and adaptable Health Unit Coordinator for its Neurology/Surgery unit, providing exceptional customer service, clerical support, and communication between patients, families, and staff while managing unit supplies and records.
Key focus areas include Provide exceptional customer service to patients and visitors, Perform clerical and receptionist functions including organizing unit supplies, and Prepare and maintain patient records and enter data into the electronic system.
Important skills include Exceptional Customer Service, Effective Communication, Problem Solving, Proficient Computer Skills, Office Equipment Use, and Time Management.
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Job Duties
Regions Hospital is hiring a friendly, organized, and adaptable individual to join the Neurology/Surgery department as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)! S10 is a 36-bed unit with all private rooms. It is a comprehensive stroke certified by the Joint Commission, providing the highest level of stroke care. The unit also cares for acutely ill adult & geriatric patients with general and progressive care neurological problems & spinal cord disorders
resulting in surgery, and patients with post op spinal drains. Care is also provided for patients with surgical specialty needs including urology and ENT procedures. Individuals who are hired into this role receive a one to two week training about the electronic health system and how to use it effectively to ensure they can be that partner for good. Taking on the role as a Health Unit Coordinator means you will use your communication and critical-thinking skills to support the nursing staff and create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
As a Health Unit Coordinator, you serve as the first person of contact on the unit and will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service to patients and visitors through welcoming behaviors, effective communication, and information sharing. In addition to customer service, this position simultaneously performs clerical/receptionist functions on a patient unit which includes but are not limited to, organizing, and maintaining unit supplies necessary for daily activities, preparing and maintaining patient records, preforming data entry into the electronic system, acting as a resource to medical staff regarding hospital protocols and communicating between staff, patients, families, care providers, and between the unit and other hospital departments. This position works under the supervision of the nurse manager/ charge nurse.
Work Schedule/FTE:
This position is a 0.7 FTE (28 hours per week) working evenings. Weekday shift times are 1:30pm-10pm. Weekend shift times are 3pm-11:30pm. This position requires you work every other weekend and holiday. This position requires you work every other weekend and holiday.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year clerical or healthcare experience or recent (within 1 year) graduate of a clerical/healthcare training program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skill and ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service.
Ability to respond patiently and effectively to questions asked by patients, family, providers and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with patients, visitors and coworkers
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to use office equipment
Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in completing tasks, ensuring accuracy and preventing errors to maintain high-quality outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a HUC or related healthcare education program
Previous experience using an electronic medical record
Knowledge of medical terminology
Demonstrates understanding of patient rights and privacy
Benefits:
This position is eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with a match, disability insurance, paid time-off, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect on an employee's first day of employment. Aside from traditional benefits, Regions Hospital offers a range of non-traditional benefits to all employees such as an employee health clinic, on-site fitness center, a 24/7 employee assistance program to assist employees with a range of topics, book clubs, and an employee resiliency center.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55101
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
122000
Job Benefits
Not specified
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