About this opportunity
Sanford Health lists this Health Unit Coordinator - Med/Surg/ICU opportunity in iron mountain, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Health Unit CoordinatorSanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron MtnLocation: Iron Mountain, MIAddress: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USAShift: 12 Hours - Rotating ShiftsJob Schedule: Part timeWeekly Hours: 24.00Salary Range: 17.99 - 23.68Union Position: YesQuality work/life balance, family-oriented, scheduling options to fit employees needs.Position Details:Union: AFSCMEInternal Posting Timeline: Tuesday, September 1st at 430pm through Friday, September 5th at 430pmShift Length(s): 12 hoursStart Time(s): 7:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm or as assignedPart-Time FTE Range: 0.5 – 0.99Overtime Status: 40 - Over 12 hours in 1 day or 40 hours in 1 weekJob SummaryThe Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) functions under the supervision of physicians or nurses to provide coordination of admissions, transfers and discharges for patients. The individual is responsible and accountable for complete and accurate processing of information, communicating and collaborating with healthcare team members to facilitate patient care. The Health Unit Coordinator will facilitate the acquisition of materials and assist with clerical activities to support the unit's operations. Acquires information and processes patient related orders and performs other clerical duties to facilitate effective unit operations. Communicates information effectively to team members providing patient care to optimize the team's function and enhance productivity. Coordinates processes associated with admissions, transfers and discharges to ensure proper and effective completion of the patient's care. Collects and distributes medical records as necessary to ensure the proper dissemination of patient care information. Orders and maintains appropriate supply inventory for the unit to provide the unit with adequate levels of materials to be utilized at any time. Coordinates and schedules appointments or procedures to ensure the patient care needs are completed in a timely manner. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMedical terminology course or training preferred. Must have at least 6 months of healthcare business experience in any of the following areas: Physician practice, unit clerk, hospital or clinic, or 6 months of direct patient care experience. Must have computer experience. Experience working as a Health Unit Coordinator preferred.Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Worksite address
iron mountain, MI, 49801, US
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