12hr 0.6 FTE Days

ProHealth Care•Waukesha, MA

10d

About The Position

Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)- 4NW/SW 8/12hr 0.6 FTE Days 4NW is a 31 bed mixed acuity care unit that specializes in the care of orthopedic and neurological patients. Our Orthopedic patients include joint replacements, traumatic fractures and injuries to the extremities, and back pain. 4NW also cares for a variety of both medical and surgical neurological patients including stroke, movement disorders, traumatic brain/spinal injuries, and mixed neurosurgical patients. All nursing staff are NIHSS stroke certified and all caregivers receive specialized training to promote safe and early mobilization of post-surgical joint patients. We are very proud to represent two Centers of Excellence recognized by the Joint Commission. The Joint Replacement Center of Excellence for both Hip and Knee focuses on creating the best and safest patient experience for our joint replacement patients. The Stroke Center of Excellence focuses on the best care and treatment for our stroke patients. Schedule Details: 8 & 12HR Days with weekend and holiday rotation (0700-1530 and 0700-1930). Why Join ProHealth Care: We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And, everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment. This Position Will Offer You: Engaging and community focused culture Competitive Salaries Opportunity for professional career growth Robust benefits including: Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social and sporting events What You Will Do: The Health Unit Coordinator provides customer service and clerical support to Physicians, members of the health care team, patients, and families. Enters charge data and supports department operations.

Requirements

Previous experience preferred
Positive Attitude
Ability to use multiple computer systems including, but not limited to, Microsoft programs and EPIC

Responsibilities

Performs charge entry on patient accounts to ensure charges are accurate and ethical.
Uses HUC and Clerical Staff tools and resources provided by ProHealth Care to determine chargeable items.
Reconciles the prior day's activity daily to ensure charge entry accuracy.
collecting admission, discharge, and transfer (ADT) forms (e.g. Important Message from Medicare, Consent to Admit, Patient Rights and Responsibilities form, patient location and status) and updates the electronic medical record.
Facilitates department operations by dispatching health care team resources.
Answer, prioritize, and direct phone calls including paging and logging health care team responses.