Health Unit Coordinator ER

About the role

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system caring for individuals, families, and communities in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We prioritize exceptional care, whole person well-being, and enriching careers for our employees.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties.
• Completes patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Communicates patient care needs to nursing staff.
• Validates and enters accurate accommodation codes and patient billing charges.
• Facilitates information exchange between departments and external agencies.
• Enters patient and caregiver information into the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Orders, validates, and stores supplies and patient education materials.
• Organizes patient charts as needed.
• Answers phones and call lights, forwarding calls or information as necessary.
• Prints Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities.
• Maintains unit keys and cards for float staff.
• Supports and trains new and existing staff and students.
• Transports unopened containers of non-controlled medications to the primary RN or designated storage location.
• Retrieves and presents Medicare second notices of notification to patients.
• Retrieves and reviews patient history and physical information.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisors.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Technical Institute Health Unit Coordinator program (preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in a medical office or hospital setting (preferred if not certified as a Health Unit Coordinator).
• Experience with Windows-based applications and keyboarding skills (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a Health Unit Coordinator.
• 2 or more years of experience with Windows-based applications and keyboarding skills.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits (vision, legal, critical illness).
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education.
• Student loan support.
• Employee resources groups (ERGs).
• Community involvement and volunteering opportunities.
• Access to the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.58 to $30.80 per hour. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, and union agreements (if applicable).

Schedule

12-hour day shifts with every 3rd weekend rotation.