Health Unit Coordinator

CentraCare Health; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 26,752 - 40,487; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

CentraCare Monticello Emergency Department seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to act as the communication hub for the unit. You will greet and assist patients and families, handle calls, organize patient charts, and perform clerical duties to support care.

This role features a part-time schedule with night shifts (12 hours) from 7pm to 7:30am, onsite, including every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays. Starting pay is $19.42/hr with progression based on experience.

Qualifications

• One year completion of a hospital unit secretary program (or willingness to obtain within one year of employment) preferred.
• One-year clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-directed and ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal human relations skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting patients, families, guests, and providers, serving as the communication link for the unit.
• Managing telephone communications for the Emergency Department.
• Organizing and maintaining patient charts.
• Performing clerical and receptionist duties to support patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

Hospital unit secretary program completion

Job description

As a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) for the CentraCare Monticello Emergency Department, you serve a vital role in being the communication link for the unit. Responsibilities will include greeting and assisting patients/families, guests, and providers as well as managing telephone communications, organizing and maintaining patient charts, and performing clerical and receptionist duties to support patient care.

Schedule

• Part-time | 60 hours every two weeks | Onsite
• Night shift | 12-hour shift
• 7pm-7:30am
• Every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $19.42 per hour and increases with experience
  • Pay range:$19.42-29.39 per hour
• Benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

• One year completion of a hospital unit secretary program (or willingness to obtain within one (1) year of employment) preferred.
• One-year clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Self-directed and ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal human relations skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.