Health Unit Coordinator

PrairieCare; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Health Unit Coordinator in Brooklyn Park, MN. This role involves coordinating patient care, managing information, and providing clerical support in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to exceptional customer service. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in psychiatric healthcare and grow your career with us.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Short and Long-term Disability

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Secretary position preferred.
• Proficient in managing electronic health records and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care functions accurately and efficiently.
• Greet patients and manage unit information.
• Process physician orders and manage admissions and discharges.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Health Unit Coordinator Certificate

Two-Year Degree in Health Unit Coordination

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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About Us Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field. If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve! Responsibilities What You'll Do: As a Health Unit Coordinator, you will be the heartbeat of our unit, serving as a key resource for nursing staff, patients, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include: Coordinating with Precision: Perform coordinating functions accurately and efficiently to support patient care. Welcoming Patients and Visitors: Greet patients and visitors with a warm smile, providing them with direction and essential information. Managing Unit Information: Maintain up-to-date unit information sources, including care assignments, to ensure seamless operations. Prioritizing Needs: Assess and prioritize unit and patient needs in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and standards. Communicating Effectively: Engage in courteous, responsive, and timely interpersonal communication with all stakeholders. Processing Orders: Accurately and promptly process physician orders within your scope of practice. Facilitating Admissions and Discharges: Efficiently manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, documenting all activities in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Providing Clerical Support: Offer essential clerical support to the unit and hospital, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently. Championing Customer Service: Demonstrate a customer service approach in all interactions, making every patient feel valued and cared for. Participating in Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement activities to evaluate and enhance systems and processes that support exceptional patient care. Upholding Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, adhering to HIPAA regulations and hospital policies. Qualifications Education: Requires a high school diploma. A Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Secretary Certificate or a two-year degree in Health Unit Coordination/Medical Secretarial studies is preferred. Experience: At least 1 year of work experience in a Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Secretary position is preferred. Communication Skills: Strong communication and telephone skills are essential for effective interaction with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that all responsibilities are met efficiently. Technical Skills: Proficient computer and clerical skills to manage electronic health records and other administrative tasks. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish effective relationships with healthcare team members and contribute to a collaborative work environment. Customer Service Skills: Strong customer service skills, with a commitment to providing exceptional care and support to patients and their families. Pay range for this position is $20 to $26 depending on education and experience. We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization. Benefit options include: Medical/Dental/Vision Co pany paid life insurance Paid time off including sick time Voluntary Short term and long-term disability 401K with company match Flexible spending accounts Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Join Us: Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today! We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Ramon Salguero, either via email at [e-mail] or by phone at 320-247-7542. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at [e-mail]. PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email [e-mail] for assistance. Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies

PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admissions, treatment or participation in its programs, services, adolescents and their families. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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