Health Unit Coordinator

Ebenezer•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Jones-Harrison Senior Living is seeking an experienced Health Unit Coordinator to support residents in their Skilled Nursing Facility. This clerical/receptionist role is responsible for supporting the nursing transitional and long-term care units and staff to ensure current internal and external communication flow. The community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Long-Term Care.

Requirements

1 year customer service experience
High School or GED completion
Electronic Health Care software knowledge
Comfortable using Microsoft office products (word, excel, outlook)
1 year of related work experience in a health-care or Senior living/care setting
Experience working in a customer service role
Familiar with Medical Terminology or coursework completed
Ability to use a high level of professionalism and must have a problem solving aptitude

Nice To Haves

Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) or similar Medical Secretary certificate
TCU experience

Responsibilities

Notifies Physician/Advance Practice Staff of visits, appointments and coordinates with resident representative
Coordinates transportation, complete referrals for appointments, and orders labs/x-rays
Assists in maintaining resident roosters and staffing assignment sheets
Assemble and maintains resident charts for admission, discharge and hospital return
Keeps all forms accessible and current, with filing and faxing as needed
Transcribe Physician orders per facility policy
Participates in audits and surveys
Answers phones in a timely and professional manner
Using preferred vendors maintains levels of supplies for nursing floor.