Health Unit Coordinator HUC

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

Community Medical Center is hiring a full-time Health Unit Coordinator for the Mother Baby/Labor & Delivery department on the day schedule. The role manages information flow and clerical work in a busy department, supporting efficient operations and communication among medical staff, patients, and families. Responsibilities include coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintaining paper and electronic medical records; managing unit supplies and equipment; answering calls and relaying messages; and scheduling diagnostic tests. The position also provides administrative support to nurses and other medical professionals and helps maintain an orderly work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assemble, organize, and maintain patient medical charts and electronic health records.
• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and take messages.
• Relay physician orders, test results, and patient status updates to appropriate staff.
• Communicate information between patients, families, and the medical team, and answer administrative questions.
• Schedule diagnostic tests, procedures, and patient appointments.
• Manage and reorder unit medical supplies and equipment.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to nurses and other medical professionals.
• Assist with preparing insurance forms and other administrative documents.
• Help ensure unit operations run smoothly and maintain a clean, orderly work environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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