Health Unit Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Performs coordinating functions accurately and efficiently.
• Greet patients and visitors and provide them with direction and information.
• Maintains unit information sources such as care assignments.
• Unit and patient needs are prioritized and implemented according to hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
• Interpersonal communication is courteous, responsive, and timely.
• Processes physician orders accurately and timely.
• Efficiently processes and documents patient admission, transfer, and discharge in EHR.
• Provides clerical support to the unit and hospital.
• Demonstrates a customer service approach in care and interactions with others.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve systems and processes that support patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• A Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Secretary Certificate or Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Secretary two-year degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year work experience in Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Secretary position preferred.
• Strong communication and telephone skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer and clerical skills.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with health care team members.
• Strong customer service skills.

Pay

Compensation for this role ranges from X-X per hour depending on education and experience. We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Free parking

About Us

PrairieCare is a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through meaningful work in psychiatric healthcare. We offer a variety of roles for those passionate about making a difference in the mental health field. Join us to contribute to a supportive and impactful environment where you can grow professionally and make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Employer Information

PrairieCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email careers@newporthealthcare.com for assistance.

Contact Information

PrairieCare Healthcare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.