Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Assistant - Emergency Services

Sanford Health • Iron Mountain, MI

12d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

This position offers evening shifts with a scheduled weekly hours of 40. The compensation range is $17.99 - $23.68. This is a Union Position (AFSCME) and benefits are eligible for full-time employees. The shift length is 8 hours, with a start time of 3:00 pm or as assigned, including weekend rotation. Overtime is defined as 12+ hours in a day or 40+ hours in a work week.

Requirements

• Must have at least 6 months of healthcare business experience in any of the following areas: Physician practice, unit clerk, hospital or clinic, or 6 months of direct patient care experience.
• Must have computer experience.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program or applicable on the job clinical experience.
• If Medical Assistant Program has not been completed, must have applicable on the job clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
• If travel to offsite locations is required, must possess a valid driver’s license and have a driving record without a significant history of accidents and/or convictions of moving violations.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology course or training preferred.
• Experience working as a Health Unit Coordinator preferred.
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions under the supervision of physicians or nurses to provide coordination of admissions, transfers and discharges for patients.
• Responsible and accountable for complete and accurate processing of information, communicating and collaborating with healthcare team members to facilitate patient care.
• Facilitates the acquisition of materials and assists with clerical activities to support the unit’s operations.
• Acquires information and processes patient related orders and performs other clerical duties to facilitate effective unit operations.
• Communicates information effectively to team members providing patient care to optimize the team's function and enhance productivity.
• Coordinates processes associated with admissions, transfers and discharges to ensure proper and effective completion of the patient's care.
• Collects and distributes medical records as necessary to ensure the proper dissemination of patient care information.
• Orders and maintains appropriate supply inventory for the unit to provide the unit with adequate levels of materials to be utilized at any time.
• Coordinates and schedules appointments or procedures to ensure the patient care needs are completed in a timely manner.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Functions as an important member of the healthcare team by providing basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety.
• Prepares instruments, equipment and materials needed for patient care; keeps exam room aseptic, neat and supplied.
• Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares patients for exams and assists provider with exams/tests/procedures as needed.
• Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures and tests when appropriate.
• Performs basic procedures as ordered by provider and within scope of practice.
• Processes provider's orders, prepares appropriate forms, and schedules appointments and services.
• Arranges for hospital admission when indicated.
• Ensures that charges are submitted in a timely manner.
• Assists the provider with obtaining test results.
• Proficiently uses computer applications as required for patient care.
• Processes prescriptions as directed.
• Communicates with patients regarding their concerns, collects information, and relays this information professionally and efficiently to the provider.
• Completes clerical or insurance processes to ensure the proper documentation and submission of charges is completed in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed