Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Emergency Department - Part Time

Essentia Health•Detroit Lakes, MN

6d•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

Must be able to work 20 hours per week.
Must be able to work a mix of 8 hour shifts (8am-4:30pm and 4:30pm-Midnight).
Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays.
BLS certification or must obtain within 3 months of hire, and maintain thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.

Responsibilities

Facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
Promote efficient unit function and indirect resident care.
Perform 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.
Other duties as assigned.