Health Unit Coordinator, HUC

Full-Time Health Unit Coordinator, HUC l 80 hours/2 weeks l 11am - 7:30pm with an every other weekend rotation

Ecumen Lakeshore-The Fountains provides short-term rehab and post-hospital care for up to 60 patients in spacious, private rooms along the picturesque shore of Lake Superior. The Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the clinical nursing staff in an assigned unit or station within a skilled nursing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining the clinical records of clients in accordance with state and federal guidelines and professional practice standards.

About Us:

Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

The targeted pay range for this job is $19.61 - $22.26 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Assembles and maintains health record charts for all clients admitted to and residing on assigned nursing station.
2. Performs transcription of physician's orders, coding of diagnoses and secures physician's signatures as required on all forms.
3. Ensures that all health-related information is appropriately placed into client's records.
4. Organizes and files of discharged/deceased residents. Updates, copies and maintains medication and treatment sheets. Tracks resident census for Medicare and other reimbursement.
5. Schedules appointments for clients either at clinics and/or with rounding physicians who visit the site. Arrange for transportation and other needs for clients who have medical appointments away from the site.
6. Answers station telephone and appropriately direct calls to staff member. Maintains a clean, organized and safe working environment for staff working and physicians visiting the unit and ensures adequate stock of necessary supplies for operating the unit.
7. Retrieves and disseminates health information (e.g. running and distributing reports) necessary for operation of the nursing station.

Health Unit Coordinator Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a Medical Secretary or Health Unit Coordinator program, or equivalent knowledge, to include medical terminology, coding and transcription.
• One year of related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident's Bill of Rights, HIPAA, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to Know, and MSDS

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with seniors
• Experience with electronic medical records systems