Patient-Focused Health Unit Coordinator – Med/Surg Support

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K with a match

Disability insurance

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee health clinic

On-site fitness center

24/7 employee assistance program

Job summary

Regions Hospital is seeking a friendly and organized Health Unit Coordinator to support the General Med Surgery unit. You will be the initial contact for patients and visitors, performing clerical duties and helping maintain patient records, with a training program on the electronic health system.

You will work a 0.6 FTE schedule (28 hours/week) with 12-hour shifts and every third weekend rotation, reporting to the nurse manager/charge nurse. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clerical or healthcare experience or recent graduate of a clerical/healthcare training program.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, providers and staff.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to use office equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator or related healthcare education program.
• Previous experience using an electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact on the unit and provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform clerical/receptionist tasks on the unit, organize supplies and maintain records.
• Prepare and maintain patient records; input data into the electronic health record system.
• Coordinate communication between staff, patients, families, care providers and other hospital departments under nurse management.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Office equipment

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator training program

Electronic medical record knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Regions Hospital is seeking a friendly and organized Health Unit Coordinator to support the General Med Surgery unit. You will be the initial contact for patients and visitors, performing clerical duties and helping maintain patient records, with a training program on the electronic health system.

You will work a 0.6 FTE schedule (28 hours/week) with 12-hour shifts and every third weekend rotation, reporting to the nurse manager/charge nurse. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential.