Patient Care & Admin Coordinator (Health Unit)

Allina Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Insurance

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health Mercy Hospital is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support patient care coordination and clerical operations in the Mercy Pt Care Flex Pool. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient registration while collaborating with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Health Unit Coordinator program graduate or a HS diploma with experience in medical office settings, plus proficiency in Windows-based applications and medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Graduate of Health Unit Coordinator program (technical institute) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a medical office or hospital setting preferred if not certified as Health Unit Coordinator.
• 2+ years of experience with Windows-based applications and keyboarding skills.
• Medical Terminology knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties including patient admissions, transfers and discharge.
• Communicates patient care needs to nursing staff and handles patient requests for ADLs.
• Processes physician orders accurately and timely.
• Enters patient data into the Electronic Medical Record system and manages chart organization.
• Answers phones and call lights promptly; supports front desk and patient flow.

Skills

Medical terminology

Windows-based applications

Keyboarding

Medical office experience

Education

HUC program graduate

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Allina Health Mercy Hospital is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support patient care coordination and clerical operations in the Mercy Pt Care Flex Pool. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient registration while collaborating with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a Health Unit Coordinator program graduate or a HS diploma with experience in medical office settings, plus proficiency in Windows-based applications and medical