Health Unit Coordinator - Acute Care Medical

Essentia Health • Brainerd, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling; observe telemetry monitor when indicated notifying patient’s caregiver of any changes; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a health unit coordinator program or medical secretary program
• 1 year experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist (if no formal education)

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s)
• Facilitates workflow, enhances unit productivity, and provides excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff
• Promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care
• Performs clerical and reception duties
• Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services as directed
• Assists with scheduling
• Observes telemetry monitor when indicated notifying patient’s caregiver of any changes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Personal leave
• Fitness memberships
• Counseling services
• Wellness activities
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree