Health Unit Coordinator HUC at Lifepoint Health

DescriptionJob Title: Health Unit Coordinator - (HUC)Job Type: FTHourly Wage: $17.96-$24.55Schedule: NightsAbout UsLourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco WA and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience mattersYour experience matters:Lourdes Medical CenterAt Lourdes Medical Center we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.Qualifications and requirements:A Health Unit Coordinator is an administrative professional responsible for managing the flow of information and clerical tasks within a busy department ensuring efficient operations and effective communication among the medical team patients and families. Key responsibilities include coordinating patient admissions transfers and discharges maintaining and organizing medical records andelectronic health records (EHRs) managing unit supplies and equipment and serving as a central point of communication by answering phones relaying messages and scheduling diagnostic tests. This role requires strong organizational multitasking critical-thinking and customer service skills along with familiarity with medical terminology.Key ResponsibilitiesPatient Flow & Record Keeping:Communication Hub:Unit Management:Support for Staff:Provide clerical and administrative support to nurses and other medical professionals.Ensure unit operations run smoothly by managing data and maintaining a clean orderly work environment.Manage and reorder medical supplies and equipment for the unit.Schedule diagnostic tests procedures and appointments for patients.Assist with preparing insurance forms and other administrative documents.Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and take messages.Relay physician orders test results and patient status updates to appropriate staff.Act as a go-between for the medical staff patients and their families answering administrative questions.Coordinate and document patient admissions transfers and discharges.Assemble organize and maintain patient medical charts and electronic health records (EHRs).Record and relay information between patients families and the medical team.Education: High School diploma preferred.Current American Heart Association BLS certificate or obtained within 90 days after hire dateMust be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.What do we offer:Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:Shift differentialComprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health-savings accountsCompetitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employeesIncome-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverageTuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matchingEmployee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellnessProfessional development and growth opportunitiesConnect with our Recruiter:Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please get in touch with Hunter Delacruz via email EEOC StatementLourdes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.Required Experience:IC Key Skills EMR Systems,Employee Relations,Typing,Patient Care,Clerical Experience,HIPAA,Computer Skills,EMT Experience,Medical Terminology,Transcription,Epic,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 17 - 24