HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR/Med/Surg/Full-time/Nights

SUMMARY: 

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) of the Med/Surg/Emergency Departments is responsible for the registration process for the emergency department, Med/Surg swing, PCC, and after-hours outpatients.  They will also serve as receptionist for all persons requiring information and assistance and performing clerical duties for these departments.

SCHEDULE: 

• 72 hrs ppp
• Night Shift Position
• Thurs-Saturday 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Interview incoming patients, his/her relatives, or other responsible individuals to obtain patient demographics, financial liability, employer, reason for presentation, and other necessary patient information, including driver’s license/photo identification and insurance cards. 
• Communicate with Transfer Center and/or Sheriff Dispatch for emergency transportation needs of a patient, including basic transport, helicopter or fixed wing.
• Secure all signatures necessary for treatment, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits, and payment of services from legally responsible parties.  
• Ensure charts are complete, accurate, properly labeled, and scanned into correct electronic record account.  Forward paper documents to medical records for review and further processing.
• Prioritize duties to be handled during shift to effectively manage time and resources. 
• Maintain patient’s rights by adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete assigned duties, following correct policy and procedure, in the event of an emergency or disaster.  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Proficient on computers with experience with Microsoft Office.  Keyboard speed of 30 wpm required. 
• Prefer experience with an EMR medical data system (Meditech).
• CPR and First Aid training required (can obtain within 2 months of hire).  
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and experienced with multi-tasking.