Health Unit Coordinator - Med/Surg/ICU

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance benefits

Time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Iron Mountain, MI is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges, and support the clinical team with clerical duties.

The role requires handling patient information, scheduling, and inventory management to ensure smooth unit operations and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology course or training preferred.
• Must have at least 6 months of healthcare business experience (physician practice, unit clerk, hospital or clinic).
• Must have 6 months of direct patient care experience.
• Must have computer experience.
• Experience working as a Health Unit Coordinator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Process patient-related orders and paperwork.
• Communicate with healthcare team to support patient care.
• Maintain supply inventory for the unit.
• Schedule appointments or procedures as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Computer literacy

Direct patient care

Education

Medical terminology training

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn
Location: Iron Mountain, MI
Address: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA
Shift: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 24.00
Salary Range: 17.99 - 23.68
Union Position: Yes

Department Details

Quality work/life balance, family-oriented, scheduling options to fit employees needs.

Position Details

• Union: AFSCME
• Internal Posting Timeline: Tuesday, September 1st at 430pm through Friday, September 5th at 430pm
• Shift Length(s): 12 hours
• Start Time(s): 7:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm or as assigned
• Part-Time FTE Range: 0.5 – 0.99
• Overtime Status: 40 - Over 12 hours in 1 day or 40 hours in 1 week

Job Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) functions under the supervision of physicians or nurses to provide coordination of admissions, transfers and discharges for patients. The individual is responsible and accountable for complete and accurate processing of information, communicating and collaborating with healthcare team members to facilitate patient care. The Health Unit Coordinator will facilitate the acquisition of materials and assist with clerical activities to support the unit’s operations. Acquires information and processes patient related orders and performs other clerical duties to facilitate effective unit operations. Communicates information effectively to team members providing patient care to optimize the team's function and enhance productivity. Coordinates processes associated with admissions, transfers and discharges to ensure proper and effective completion of the patient's care. Collects and distributes medical records as necessary to ensure the proper dissemination of patient care information. Orders and maintains appropriate supply inventory for the unit to provide the unit with adequate levels of materials to be utilized at any time. Coordinates and schedules appointments or procedures to ensure the patient care needs are completed in a timely manner. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Medical terminology course or training preferred. Must have at least 6 months of healthcare business experience in any of the following areas: Physician practice, unit clerk, hospital or clinic, or 6 months of direct patient care experience. Must have computer experience. Experience working as a Health Unit Coordinator preferred.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0273115

Job Function: Nursing

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