About the role
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift:
12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Compensation:
Salary Range: 17.99 - 23.68
Union Position:
Yes
Department Details
Quality work/life balance, family-oriented, scheduling options to fit employees needs.
Position Details:
• Union: AFSCME
• Internal Posting Timeline: Tuesday, September 1st at 430pm through Friday, September 5th at 430pm
• Benefits Eligibility: Full-time
• Employee Status: Part-Time
• Part-Time FTE Range: 0.5 – 0.99
• Shift Length(s): 12 hours
• Start Time(s): 7:00am, 7:00pm, or as assigned, including weekend rotation
• On Call: No
• Overtime Status: 40 - Over 12 hours in 1 day or 40 hours in 1 week
Summary
The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) functions under the supervision of physicians or nurses to provide coordination of admissions, transfers and discharges for patients. The individual is responsible and accountable for complete and accurate processing of information, communicating and collaborating with healthcare team members to facilitate patient care. The Health Unit Coordinator will facilitate the acquisition of materials and assist with clerical activities to support the unit’s operations.
Job Description
Acquires information and processes patient related orders and performs other clerical duties to facilitate effective unit operations. Communicates information effectively to team members providing patient care to optimize the team's function and enhance productivity. Coordinates processes associated with admissions, transfers and discharges to ensure proper and effective completion of the patient's care. Collects and distributes medical records as necessary to ensure the proper dissemination of patient care information. Orders and maintains appropriate supply inventory for the unit to provide the unit with adequate levels of materials to be utilized at any time. Coordinates and schedules appointments or procedures to ensure the patient care needs are completed in a timely manner. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Medical terminology course or training preferred.
Must have at least 6 months of healthcare business experience in any of the following areas: Physician practice, unit clerk, hospital or clinic, or 6 months of direct patient care experience. Must have computer experience. Experience working as a Health Unit Coordinator preferred.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
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