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

BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL • Bonners Ferry, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The schedule is 72 hours per pay period on the Night Shift, working Thursday through Saturday.

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

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

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED