Health Unit Coordinator HUC

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

Community Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a full-time, day-schedule Health Unit Coordinator. This administrative professional manages information flow and clerical tasks in a busy department to support efficient operations and communication among medical staff, patients, and families. The role coordinates patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintains medical charts and electronic health records; manages unit supplies and equipment; and serves as a communication hub. The position requires organizational, multitasking, critical-thinking, and customer-service skills, as well as familiarity with medical terminology.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Customer-service skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assemble, organize, and maintain patient medical charts and electronic health records.
• Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and take messages.
• Relay physician orders, test results, patient status updates, and other information to appropriate staff.
• Communicate with patients and families and answer administrative questions.
• Manage and reorder medical supplies and equipment for the unit.
• Schedule diagnostic tests, procedures, and patient appointments.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to nurses and other medical professionals.
• Assist with preparing insurance forms and other administrative documents.
• Manage data and help maintain a clean, orderly work environment to support smooth unit operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed