HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR/Med/Surg/Full-time/Days

BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL • Bonners Ferry, ID

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About The Position

SUMMARY: The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) of the Med/Surg/Emergency Departments is responsible for the registration process for the emergency department, Med/Surg swing, PCC, and after-hours outpatients. They will also serve as receptionist for all persons requiring information and assistance and performing clerical duties for these departments.
SCHEDULE: 72 hrs ppp Day Shift Position Week 1, Thursday-Saturday; Week 2 Sun, Thurs, Friday

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Proficient on computers with experience with Microsoft Office.
• Keyboard speed of 30 wpm required.
• CPR and First Aid training required (can obtain within 2 months of hire).
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and experienced with multi-tasking.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology preferred.
• Prefer experience with an EMR medical data system (Meditech).

Responsibilities

• Interview incoming patients, his/her relatives, or other responsible individuals to obtain patient demographics, financial liability, employer, reason for presentation, and other necessary patient information, including driver’s license/photo identification and insurance cards.
• Communicate with Transfer Center and/or Sheriff Dispatch for emergency transportation needs of a patient, including basic transport, helicopter or fixed wing.
• Secure all signatures necessary for treatment, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits, and payment of services from legally responsible parties.
• Ensure charts are complete, accurate, properly labeled, and scanned into correct electronic record account.
• Forward paper documents to medical records for review and further processing.
• Prioritize duties to be handled during shift to effectively manage time and resources.
• Maintain patient’s rights by adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete assigned duties, following correct policy and procedure, in the event of an emergency or disaster.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED