Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) | Whitefish Emergency Department

Logan Health Medical Center•Whitefish, MT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides administrative and non-clinical support services to the assigned area(s), specifically the Whitefish Emergency Department. It supports patient care activities in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders. Logan Health's mission is to provide quality, compassionate care for all, and their vision is to reimagine healthcare through connection, service, and innovation. Their core values are to Be Kind, Trust and Be Trusted, Work Together, and Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

Knowledge of record keeping, documentation, filing, and basic office procedures required.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

Post high school education or vocational training in healthcare preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year previous healthcare experience preferred.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification preferred or must successful obtain within three (3) months of hire.
Previous experience with electronic medical record (EMR) programs preferred.
Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
Telemetry Certification offered by Logan Health must be successfully obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Montana Notary Public Commission must be successfully obtained within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs administrative and technical skills in an organized and accurate manner according to Logan Health (LH) policies and procedures and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Completes pre-admission, admission, and discharge processes as applicable for assigned area(s).
Responsible for creating, maintaining and preparing patient charts as applicable to assigned area(s).
Enters provider orders in the house wide computer system and completes essential administrative patient care functions as applicable to assigned area(s).
Assists the healthcare team in maintaining function in assigned area(s).
Restocking of rooms and supply areas.
Maintains the equipment in the patient care rooms for safety and cleanliness.
Assists the healthcare team in maintaining compliance with Medicare and all applicable regulatory standards.
Maintains close surveillance of patient monitor screens for patient deviations as applicable to assigned area(s).
Responds to monitor alarms and contacts appropriate stakeholder for patient care as applicable to assigned area(s).
Works with the healthcare team to set and maintain patient care and work priorities while responding to a changing workload.
Adheres and upholds all LH customer service policies and standards while caring for patients and interacting with others.
Exhibits cost containment with all resources.
Orders and maintains office supplies as applicable to assigned area(s).
Performs notary functions within the requirements and guidelines of the state; processes paternity paperwork; functions as the birth registrar for by submitting birth certificate paperwork according to department procedure.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.