Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Southview Acres Healthcare Center; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Free Life Insurance

Paid Time off and Holidays

Monthly employee meals and recognition

Job summary

Southview Acres Health Care Center in West Saint Paul, MN is seeking a full-time Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support efficient operations and high-quality resident care. The role includes transcribing orders, coordinating visits and transportation, ordering labs and referrals, maintaining resident charts, answering calls, and serving as receptionist to keep care teams informed.

Candidates should have certification as HUC or Medical Secretary, English proficiency, High School diploma or GED,

Qualifications

• Certification as an HUC or Medical Secretary certificate.
• English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency required.
• High School diploma or GED completed.
• At least 1 year of healthcare or senior living experience.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe physician orders accurately from admission through discharge.
• Coordinate visits, appointments, and transportation with staff and physicians.
• Order labs and x-rays and manage referrals for appointments.
• Maintain resident charts; ensure forms are current and accessible.
• Participate in audits to uphold quality standards.
• Provide professional and timely telephone support.
• Serve as receptionist for the unit and facilitate communication across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

English language proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PCC EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team at Southview Acres Health Care Center as a Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

About Us:

At Southview Acres Health Care Center, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We're currently seeking a motivated and skilled Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) or similar Medical Secretary certificate.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• High School diploma or GED completion.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Care software, particularly PCC, is preferred.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience in a healthcare or Senior living/care setting.
• Experience in a customer service role is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of integrity and proficiency in problem-solving.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology or coursework completed is advantageous.

Job Description:

As a Health Unit Coordinator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of healthcare operations within our facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Transcribing physician orders accurately and promptly from admission through discharge or death, following facility policies.
• Coordinating visits, appointments, and transportation for residents in collaboration with physician/advance practice staff.
• Ordering labs and x-rays and managing referrals for appointments.
• Maintaining resident charts for admission, discharge, and hospital returns, ensuring all forms are current and accessible.
• Participating in audits to uphold quality standards.
• Providing professional and timely telephone support.
• Serving as the receptionist for the assigned patient care unit, facilitating communication with other departments, physicians, and staff.

Physical Requirements:

While primarily a sedentary role, the position does involve standing, walking, and light lifting. Occasional assistance in the transportation of patients, specimens, and supplies, as well as patient moving and lifting, may be required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately read, transcribe, and process physician orders.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
• Be part of a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care to our residents.
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Time off and Extra time for Holidays worked
• Monthly Employee meals and Employee Recognition Events