Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), Perianesthesia - Methodist Hospital

HealthPartners•Saint Louis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to join our Perianesthesia team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. The Health Unit Coordinator serves as a resource for unit nursing staff, allied health departments, medical staff, patients, and visitors by assisting with patient care coordination, providing information, giving direction, securing assistance and resources, and troubleshooting. This is done in a manner, which reflects the vision, mission, and philosophy of nursing and Park Nicollet Health Services. The Health Unit Coordinator is expected to provide exceptional customer service. Health Unit Coordinator to work in all areas (Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I/PACU, and Phase II/Discharge). Includes coordination with outside providers, documentation management, assisting with patient and department flow, etc. Looking for someone with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

High School graduate preferred
Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator program preferred
Previous customer service experience preferred
Medical terminology preferred
Keyboarding skills preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as a resource for unit nursing staff, allied health departments, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Assists with patient care coordination.
Provides information and direction.
Secures assistance and resources.
Troubleshoots issues.
Provides exceptional customer service.
Works in all areas: Pre-Procedure Assessment, Pre-op, Phase I/PACU, and Phase II/Discharge.
Coordinates with outside providers.
Manages documentation.
Assists with patient and department flow.