Health Unit Coordinator .6FTE, Days

Advocate Aurora Health • Park Ridge, IL

298d • $19 - $29

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator position is a part-time role at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, requiring 20 hours of work per week. The position involves coordinating tests and treatments for patients, facilitating communication for patient care, and maintaining knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. The role also includes compiling necessary chart forms and ensuring accurate patient demographic information in medical records. The coordinator must demonstrate knowledge of patient care appropriate to various age groups and maintain positive customer relations.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• No experience required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities/workloads.
• High level of attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units.
• Facilitates communications required to support patient care including multiple-line telephone, unit/site paging and hospital information system.
• Screens incoming telephone calls and monitors department office equipment.
• Maintains working knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for ordering patient and unit supplies.
• Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedures through the system.
• Compiles necessary chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges and expirations.
• Obtains appropriate copies of medical records for transfers to nursing homes and other health care facilities.
• Verifies medical records contain complete and accurate patient demographic information.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relations and contributes to a harmonious work environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED