Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Edina, MN, seeks a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support residents in Ebenezer Skilled Nursing Facility. You will perform clerical and receptionist duties across nursing units and assist in managing central supplies.

Key responsibilities include coordinating physician visits, scheduling appointments, maintaining charts, transcribing orders, and supporting nursing operations. This role offers regular day shifts, a every-third-weekend rotation, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Associate degree or vocational/technical training completed.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience in a healthcare setting.
• Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and receptionist duties.
• Notifies physicians of routine visits and coordinates appointments with resident representatives.
• Coordinates transportation for appointments.
• Completes referrals for appointments.
• Assure telephone is answered timely & professionally and directed to the appropriate person for follow up.
• Orders labs and x-rays and handles related documentation.
• Maintains and files resident charts and discharge/ admission documentation.
• Transcribes MD/NP orders into EHR and supports chart accuracy.
• Assists with Nursing Supply and inventory management.
• Monitors regulatory compliance for supplies and equipment used on the nursing unit.

Skills

1 year of experience

Clerical skills

Education

Associate of Arts or Vocational/Technical Training

Health Unit Coordinator Certification

Job description

Job Overview

Ebenezer is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support our residents in our Ebenezer Skilled Nursing Facility (TCU) in Edina, MN! This role performs clerical and receptionist duties for the nursing units and assist in management of central supplies for nursing.

Aurora on Franceis a new, innovative senior community attached to Fairview Southdale Hospital in the heart of Edina, MN. Located conveniently near Hwy. 62 and France Ave. and is on a bus line. Aurora has 136 units offering a full continuum of care including Transitional Care, Enhanced Care and Assisted Living/Memory Care. We offer employees many benefits including free meals if you work a double shift, beautiful walking paths for your breaks and opportunities for growth both in the TCU and Assisted Living.

This HUC position includes:

• 80 hours every two weeks
• Day shift; 9AM - 5:30PM
• Every third weekend rotation

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and receptionist duties.
  • Notifies physicians of routine visits due, makes outside appointments when needed. This includes coordinating appointments with resident representative.
  • Coordinates transportation for appointments.
  • Completes referrals for appointments.
  • Assure telephone is answered timely & professionally and directed to the appropriate person for follow up.
  • Orders labs and x-rays.
  • Regularly checks fax machines for incoming documents.
  • Assemble resident charts for admission, discharge, and hospital return.
  • Assembles resident information to be sent with to the hospital.
  • Keeps all forms accessible and current.
  • Filing and faxing as needed.
  • Uploads documents into PCC.
  • Assists with gathering and copying of documents with release of records requests.
  • ICD10 coding as directed
• Maintain current chart according to chart order policy/procedure.
  • Thins resident charts per schedule.
  • Closes resident charts, discontinues medications/orders on discharge.
  • Maintaining resident long term/discharged files.
  • Maintaining closed out controlled substance books and monitor dates for disposal.
• Transcribe MD/NP orders per facility policy.
  • Enter orders into electronic health records
  • Participates in audits or surveys designed to measure quality care and service.
  • Participates in audits or surveys as directed.
• Assisting in the functions of Nursing Supply.
  • Utilizes Ebenezer’s preferred vendors and products when placing orders.
  • Maintains inventory levels of supplies for the nursing floor. Orders supplies from vendors.
  • When applicable provides resident information to vendors to ensure appropriate billing.
  • Monitors nursing supplies to assure regulations are met. (Expiration dates, labeling, storage, etc.)
  • Monitors the use of leased resident equipment and works with nursing to order and return equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Arts or Vocational/Technical Training
• 1 year of experience
• Health Unit Coordinator Certification

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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