Health Unit Coordinator-PRN

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in the United States is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to perform clerical activities coordinating patient care procedures in the assigned department.

Responsibilities include answering phones, directing visitors, scheduling appointments, preparing documents, retrieving medications, maintaining medical records, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure accurate communication and efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones, directing visitors, scheduling appointments, and preparing documents.
• Maintains medical records and required documentation for patient care.
• Retrieve medications/narcotics and deliver to staff.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, payments, inventory and CMS/DNV documentation.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure communication and coordination of patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) performs all clerical activities required to coordinate assigned department for patient care procedures.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Answering phones, directing visitors, scheduling appointments, preparing documents, generating reports, filing, scanning, using intercom paging system, handling incoming and outgoing fax, and other assigned clerical duties related specifically to the assigned department
• Prepares and maintains medical records and pertinent documentation required for patient care
• Retrieve medications/narcotics from tube system and deliver to appropriate staff member(s)
• May be required to assist with purchase orders, invoice, payments, expense tracking, stock and inventory of supplies/equipment, or any required documentation for the assigned department related to CMS or DNV processing and compliance
• May be required to transport patients from one department to another for scheduled test or labs
• Collaborate with medical staff, students, clinics, and other departments to ensure proper communication and coordination of patient care in the assigned department
• All other assigned duties as requested by assigned department

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

N/A

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• Capable of demonstrating empathy and able to make rational independent judgement calls
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

The person in this role will have interactions with all departments and employees within UMC. Interactions with external vendors and medical staff may also be required.

Physical Capabilities

Position requires prolonged time periods of sitting at a desk, talking on a phone, and working on a computer. Work can be sedentary, but may frequently require standing, walking, stooping, pulling, and pushing. Essential hearing and near vision acuity required. Should be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Environmental/Working Conditions

Work area is well lighted, and subject to varying indoor temperatures. Because of patient care demands, working environment can present emotional and physical stress at times

Direct Reports

NA

UMC Health Systemprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis ofrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*