HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR - 3W PSYCHIATRY

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR to join our 3W PSYCHIATRY team!

Salary Range: $18.70 - $27.11 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: DAY/PM (EVENING) ROTATION, 12 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

FTE: PART TIME, 0.60 FTE or 48 Hours Biweekly

The Health Unit Coordinator, under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the HUC role in the team delivery of patient care. Uses current technology to transcribe orders, maintain the integrity of the patient medical record, and gathers/enters and credits patient charges. Keeps the unit stocked.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

• Experience: N/A

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Completion of Health Unit Coordinator course.

• Experience: Previous Health Unit Coordinator, Patient Care or general office experience.

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Legible handwriting; knowledge of medical terminology; demonstrated organizational skill; display of proper telephone etiquette; ability to communicate with people in a tactful manner; ability to perform basic computer keyboarding with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mostly sedentary work; occasional prolonged standing/walking. Ability to be mobile, hear, reach, see, sit for eight (8) hours; and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

• Time away from work accrual.

• Retirement plans available.

• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN (https://visitduluth.com/)

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

Position HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR - 3W PSYCHIATRY

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