Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

Ebenezer; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minnesota is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for St. John's Hospital in Maplewood. This role involves coordinating patient care, supporting nursing processes, and ensuring optimal patient experiences. Candidates should have experience in healthcare settings and familiarity with electronic health records. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding healthcare in a warm, inviting environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO/Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years office experience required, preferably in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care duties and activities for a group of patients.
• Documents patient information in EHR and other systems.
• Provides patient educational information appropriate to developmental level.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

HUC certificate

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and thecommunities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we allshare. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, orsupporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is looking for a Health Unit Coordinator at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position is 40 hours per two weeks on the evening, for 8 hour shifts, and every other weekend.

Responsible for patient care duties and activities for a group of patients. Health Unit Coordinators are part of a dynamic care team including Providers, RN's, Nursing Assistants and Department Leaders, creating an atmosphere of hospitality and efficiency. Using EPIC, the Health Unit Coordinator plays a critical role in the coordination of information ensuring an optimal patient visitor experience.

This hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, diligent health care delivery. We are committed to delivering outstanding health care in our growing community! Our 184 bed facility offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

This unit has a total of 29 beds that sees abdominal pains, falls, strokes, chest pain, headaches etc within Pediatric through geriatric patients. This is the only ER in Minnesota that has a result pending room for patients nearing the end of their treatment so that they can wait for discharge paperwork, which opens our active treatment rooms sooner.

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements
• Supports the Nursing Process to achieve outcome focused patient care
• Achieves customer service excellence by understanding the needs of all internal and external customers, patients, families, physicians and the interdependent team
• Prioritizes and transcribes written doctor's orders under the supervision of the RN
• Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures
• Patient Care Delivery: Observes and collects pertinent data and/or clinical findings to enhance patient outcomes
• Patient Education: Provides patient educational information appropriate to the developmental level, learning needs, readiness, cultural values, and beliefs of patients and families
• Patient Safety: Demonstrates practices that support safety with recognition of variations in populations served, preventing harm to patients, families, employees, and themselves

Requirements

• Experience: 1 to 3 years office experience required, preferably in a health care setting.
• Electronic Health Record knowledge required/experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
• Patient care experience preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge/experience preferred
• HUC certificate

Other Essential Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
• Computer Skills Basic: Ability to use a computer and applications that are associated with performing basic work tasks (navigate in Windows, Outlook, etc)
• Interpersonal Communication: Skilled in developing effective rapport with customers, co-workers, or families, actively listening to develop a positive connection
• Office Skills: Knowledge and application of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Organization: Effective management of projects, deadlines, and work load prioritizing; putting things together in an orderly and functional whole
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses appropriate tools and staff resources along with good judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Safety Testing and Practices: Knowledge and application of safety practices, fire and disaster policies and procedures; safety testing, performance verification, and operations procedures for different types of equipment

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/helocalseiu

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$23.40-$28.51 Hourly

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and thecommunities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we allshare. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, orsupporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is looking for a Health Unit Coordinator at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position is 40 hours per two weeks on the evening, for 8 hour shifts, and every other weekend.

Responsible for patient care duties and activities for a group of patients. Health Unit Coordinators are part of a dynamic care team including Providers, RN's, Nursing Assistants and Department Leaders, creating an atmosphere of hospitality and efficiency. Using EPIC, the Health Unit Coordinator plays a critical role in the coordination of information ensuring an optimal patient visitor experience.

This hospital provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and humble staff. Innovative technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, diligent health care delivery. We are committed to delivering outstanding health care in our growing community! Our 184 bed facility offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

This unit has a total of 29 beds that sees abdominal pains, falls, strokes, chest pain, headaches etc within Pediatric through geriatric patients. This is the only ER in Minnesota that has a result pending room for patients nearing the end of their treatment so that they can wait for discharge paperwork, which opens our active treatment rooms sooner.

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements
• Supports the Nursing Process to achieve outcome focused patient care
• Achieves customer service excellence by understanding the needs of all internal and external customers, patients, families, physicians and the interdependent team
• Prioritizes and transcribes written doctor's orders under the supervision of the RN
• Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures
• Patient Care Delivery: Observes and collects pertinent data and/or clinical findings to enhance patient outcomes
• Patient Education: Provides patient educational information appropriate to the developmental level, learning needs, readiness, cultural values, and beliefs of patients and families
• Patient Safety: Demonstrates practices that support safety with recognition of variations in populations served, preventing harm to patients, families, employees, and themselves

Requirements

• Experience: 1 to 3 years office experience required, preferably in a health care setting.
• Electronic Health Record knowledge required/experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
• Patient care experience preferred
• Medical terminology knowledge/experience preferred
• HUC certificate

Other Essential Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
• Computer Skills Basic: Ability to use a computer and applications that are associated with performing basic work tasks (navigate in Windows, Outlook, etc)
• Interpersonal Communication: Skilled in developing effective rapport with customers, co-workers, or families, actively listening to develop a positive connection
• Office Skills: Knowledge and application of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Organization: Effective management of projects, deadlines, and work load prioritizing; putting things together in an orderly and functional whole
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses appropriate tools and staff resources along with good judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Safety Testing and Practices: Knowledge and application of safety practices, fire and disaster policies and procedures; safety testing, performance verification, and operations procedures for different types of equipment