Emergency Department Health Unit Coordinator

bannerhealth; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY, seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to provide administrative support for an assigned patient care area, facilitate communication between physicians, nurses and patients, and assist with admissions, records and discharge processes.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of medical clerical experience; proficiency with medical terminology and office software is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department.
• Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments in system, makes face sheets and prints patient labels upon admission.
• Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.

Job description

Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY, seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to provide administrative support for an assigned patient care area, facilitate communication between physicians, nurses and patients, and assist with admissions, records and discharge processes.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and about 1 year of medical clerical experience; proficiency with medical terminology and office software is expected.