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Job description
Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)At Community 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 communities. In your role, you'll 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: 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 and electronic 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.What do we offer:Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In 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 opportunitiesAbout Us Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities across the country. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.EEOC Statement "Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community 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."
Worksite address
missoula, MT, 59804, US
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