Health Unit Coordinator

Cura-Health; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Health savings account

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Cura Health is seeking a dependable Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support nursing operations with administrative and clerical tasks. You will help maintain resident records, process orders, schedule appointments, and assist with admissions and transfers in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and professional, capable of prioritizing multiple duties while ensuring clear communication among residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn EHR systems.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, professional, and collaborative team member.
• Healthcare experience in admin/clerical roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the nursing department.
• Maintain resident charts and nursing documentation accurately.
• Process physician orders and relay information to staff.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Schedule resident appointments and coordinate transportation.
• Answer phones and communicate professionally with residents, families, staff.
• Maintain nursing unit forms, records, and supplies.
• Support audits, reports, and other admin tasks for nursing leadership.
• Foster cross-department communication and resident confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Contribute to an organized, efficient nursing unit and operational tasks.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

HIPAA compliance

EHR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Cura Health, we are looking for a dependable, organized, and compassionate Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to join our team. The HUC plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the nursing department by providing administrative and clerical support, maintaining accurate resident information, assisting with communication, and helping ensure the nursing unit operates efficiently.

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, Cura Health is the perfect place to grow your career. We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where employees work together to provide exceptional, resident-centered care.

The Health Unit Coordinator works closely with nursing staff, providers, residents, families, and other departments to support communication and coordination of care. Responsibilities include maintaining resident charts and records, processing physician orders and paperwork, scheduling appointments and transportation, assisting with admissions and discharges, answering phones, organizing nursing unit documents, and ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate team members.

The HUC also assists nursing leadership with administrative tasks, audits, documentation, and other duties that help keep the nursing department organized and compliant. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities throughout the day.

Join Cura Health and become an essential member of a team that values compassion, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and resident-centered care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, families, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the nursing department.
• Maintain resident charts, records, and nursing documentation.
• Process physician orders and ensure information is communicated to appropriate staff.
• Assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Schedule resident appointments and coordinate transportation as needed.
• Answer phones and communicate professionally with residents, families, providers, and staff.
• Maintain and organize nursing unit forms, records, and supplies.
• Assist nursing leadership with audits, reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Support communication between nursing and other departments.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Assist with maintaining an organized and efficient nursing unit.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support resident care and facility operations.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic health record systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive resident information.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, professional, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in healthcare, long-term care, or an administrative/clerical role preferred but not required.

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Health insurance (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement