Health Unit Coordinator-PRN

UMC Health System

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About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) performs clerical activities needed to coordinate an assigned department’s patient care procedures. The role supports communication and coordination among medical staff, students, clinics, other departments, and, as needed, external vendors. Duties may vary according to the assigned department and may include patient transport and administrative support for purchasing, inventory, and regulatory documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and make rational, independent judgment calls.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, talk on the phone, and work on a computer; frequently stand, walk, stoop, pull, and push; required hearing and near-vision acuity; and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and direct visitors.
• Schedule appointments; prepare documents; generate reports; file and scan materials; use the intercom paging system; handle incoming and outgoing fax; and perform other department-related clerical duties.
• Prepare and maintain medical records and documentation required for patient care.
• Retrieve medications or narcotics from the tube system and deliver them to the appropriate staff members.
• As needed, assist with purchase orders, invoices, payments, expense tracking, inventory of supplies or equipment, and documentation required for CMS or DNV processing and compliance.
• As needed, transport patients between departments for scheduled tests or labs.
• Collaborate with medical staff, students, clinics, and other departments to support communication and coordination of patient care.
• Perform other duties assigned by the department.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED