Behavioral Health Unit Coordinator

Solvista Health; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical and behavioral health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Solvista Health in Salida, Colorado, is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support the psychiatric and detox units with administrative and clerical duties, ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes greeting patients, managing paper and electronic charts (EHR), coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers, and collaborating with nursing staff and providers to maintain smooth unit operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress or crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, visitors, and staff professionally and respectfully.
• Manage the flow of patient information and unit communication.
• Answer phones, route calls, and take accurate messages.
• Maintain orderly and updated patient charts, both paper and electronic (EHR).
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with nursing and admissions departments.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Solvista Health in Salida, Colorado, is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support the psychiatric and detox units with administrative and clerical duties, ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

The role emphasizes greeting patients, managing paper and electronic charts (EHR), coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers, and collaborating with nursing staff and providers to maintain smooth unit operations.