Health Unit Coordinator - Critical Care

St. Luke's Duluth, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for its Critical Care department in Duluth, MN. The role involves supporting patient care by managing medical records and coordinating with healthcare staff. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a background in healthcare administration preferred. This position requires the ability to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe orders and maintain patient medical records.
• Keep the unit stocked.

Skills

Organizational Skill

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Graduate

Health Unit Coordinator Course

Job description

Health Unit Coordinator - Critical Care INTERNAL

• Location DULUTH, MN
• Facility ST LUKES
• Department 01 Critical Care
• Schedule - Shift - Hours To be added to existing position - D/E - 8 hours
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
• Job Category Clerical / Administrative Support

The Health Unit Coordinator, under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the HUC role in the team delivery of patient care. Uses current technology to transcribe orders, maintain the integrity of the patient medical record, and gathers/enters and credits patient charges. Keeps the unit stocked.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of Health Unit Coordinator course.

Experience: Previous Health Unit Coordinator, Patient Care or general office experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Legible handwriting; knowledge of medical terminology; demonstrated organizational skill; display of proper telephone etiquette; ability to communicate with people in a tactful manner; ability to perform basic computer keyboarding with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

READING- Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

WRITING- Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

SPEAKING- Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mostly sedentary work; occasional prolonged standing/walking. Ability to be mobile, hear, reach, see, sit for eight (8) hours; and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Employees working at a benefit eligible status have access to the following benefit plans:

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off

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