Hospital Health Unit Coordinator

Lakewood Health System; Staples (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & Wellness Time Off

401K Match

Tuition assistance $2,000/year

HSA contributions

Employer paid premiums for individual-

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lakewood Health System is seeking a part-time Health Unit Coordinator to support the Medical/Surgical team. Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting patients, maintaining electronic health records, processing orders, and organizing charts and supplies.

The ideal candidate will be organized, customer-service oriented, and proficient with computers, in a busy hospital setting with rotating shifts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and computer proficiency.
• Experience in health information flow and patient coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and call lights; assist patients and visitors.
• Maintain electronic health records and process provider orders.
• Organize charts and supplies; coordinate department communications.
• Restock and prepare rooms; support daily unit operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Secretary Certificate or Health Unit Coordinator training

Job description

Description

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Department

The Medical/Surgical Department at Lakewood Health System provides comprehensive inpatient care to a diverse patient population. Our team works collaboratively to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs) are essential to maintaining smooth daily operations, supporting clinical teams, and ensuring timely communication across the unit.

Mission for Position

The Health Unit Coordinator supports the Medical/Surgical team by managing departmental communication, maintaining accurate medical records, and performing essential clerical and unit support tasks that enhance patient care efficiency and team coordination.

Position Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator supports the Medical/Surgical team by managing essential clerical and communication tasks that keep the unit running smoothly. This includes answering phones and call lights, assisting patients and visitors, maintaining electronic health records, processing provider orders, and organizing charts and supplies. The HUC ensures timely communication between staff and departments and helps with basic unit support tasks such as restocking and preparing rooms. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, customer-service focused, and comfortable working in a busy hospital environment.

Position Type

This is a part-time position with 12-hour weekday shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes every third weekend, with 10-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Participation in a rotating holiday schedule is also required; holiday shifts are 10 hours from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Ideal Candidate

• Medical Secretary Certificate or Health Unit Coordinator training preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, emergent, and non-emergent settings

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email [e-mail].

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

Contact Traci Formanek to discuss the possibilities further:

Traci Formanek, Medical/Surgical/Respiratory/Wound Care Manager

P: 218-894-8429 Traci Formanek, Medical/Surgical/Respiratory/Wound Care Manager

E: [e-mail]

Lakewood Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, 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.