Health Unit Coordinator HUC

bannerhealth; Laceyville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to provide frontline administrative support in the Medical Unit. The role facilitates communication among physicians, nurses and patients, coordinates admissions, discharges and paperwork, and serves as a liaison across departments.

This entry-level position supports a fast-paced nursing team on a 64-bed unit, typically working full-time day shifts with weekend coverage; strong organization and customer-service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year medical clerical experience, preferably in hospital or physician office setting.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support operating efficiency and communications.
• Process patient admissions, bed assignments, admit-related records and labels.
• Maintain complete patient records with admission, transfer and discharge information.
• Enter pending discharges and coordinate procedures prior to timely discharge.
• Maintain supplies and reconcile reorder of medical and office materials.
• Monitor use and condition of electronic equipment and ensure accountability.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians, unit staff and external contacts to support service.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medical office software

Keyboarding

Computer literacy

Job description

Primary City/State: Casper, Wyoming

Department Name: Med-Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Administrative Services

Banner Health was recently recognized on Forbes inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025. This list highlights employers across the country that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of their employees.

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. The future of health care starts here. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is seeking a new Health Unit Coordinator. This position is entry level and responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. The position facilitates communication between physicians, nurses and patients, calls in consults and acts as a liaison with all other internal departments and external contacts.

This Health Unit Coordinator on our Medical Unit, you can expect to join a tight-knit team that works tirelessly to support our fast-paced Nursing teams. Our Medical Unit is a great place to expand you’re your skills and gain a strong foundation and knowledge. Our Medical Unit has 64 beds across two floors. You will see a variety of medical diagnosis with our patients outside of any specialty areas/diagnosis.

These positions are a Full-Time Day Shift position, working 3 12's for a total of 36 hours per week. Shift time would be 6:00am - 6:30pm. Must work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week period.

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. The position facilitates communication between physicians, nurses and physicians, calls in Consults and acts as a liaison with all other internal departments and external contacts.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 1. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.
• 2. Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments in system, makes face sheets and prints patient labels upon admission. Orders outside records from other facilities and Physician’s offices.
• 3. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. May be responsible for QC/validations.
• 4. Enters pending discharges into the system. Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge. Processes patient discharges.
• 5. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery.
• 6. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
• 7. This position works under local supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with other health unit secretaries and other staff at all levels throughout the facility. Customers are patients, families, physicians, unit staff, case managers, patient service staff and medical records staff. Interacts with a wide variety of external customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required. The position requires knowledge of commonly used office software and keyboarding skills.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program and BLS certification is preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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