Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Beaverton (OR)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 31,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Plans

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking a Medical Secretary to provide clerical support for new and returning patients at the Medical Services Unit (MSU). The role includes scheduling healthcare activities, customer service, and supporting clinical staff.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, medical terminology knowledge, and at least one year of experience in a medical secretary role. Benefits include competitive health plans, retirement savings, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

Minimum one year of Medical Secretary experience.
Must satisfactorily pass a state/license specific background check.
Current CPR certification required within 30 days for some positions.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support to Health Services clinical staff.
Schedule patient healthcare activities and appointments.
Act as a liaison between MSU and recovery units.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Clerical support

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health record

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide a welcoming atmosphere for new patients arriving for admission at the Medical Services Unit (MSU), as well as to patients returning to the MSU for ongoing medical services. Act as liaison between MSU and other departments to facilitate scheduling of patient healthcare services, and provide MSU with full clerical support.

Provide clerical support to Health Services clinical staff.
Process non-medication orders accurately and timely.
Schedule patient healthcare activities/appointments, acting as liaison between MSU and recovery units, off-campus programs and outside healthcare providers.
Provide customer service utilizing Be of Service principles.
Continually seek and maintain knowledge necessary to facilitate optimal patient care and comfort.

This role is for 12 hour shifts.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of medical terminology
Minimum one-year Medical Secretary experience
Computer skills
Experience with electronic health record
Customer service experience
Must satisfactorily pass a state/license specific background check (PLY, MG, CHAS, HS, FL, NY)
Must be 18+ years of age (All sites except PLY) or 21+ year of age (PLY only)
Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days (fully remote work employees exempt)
- Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.