What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Unit Coordinator - PACU position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview is looking for a Health Unit Coordinator at the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN! This position is 64 hours every two weeks on the Day/Evening shift, for 8 hour shifts, and weekends as needed.
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their families.
About this Unit:
Do you have a special curiosity about surgery? Then the Pre and Post Op Care Unit may be right for you! This unit is split into multiple sections, housing both inpatient and outpatient rooms. This position plays a pivitol role in facilitating patient flow through the units in the PACU. The HUC will work alongside the Charge Nurse to ensure closed loop communication within the unit. The HUC is repsonsible for ensuring the accuracy of patient data and following up on missing information. The HUC serves as a centralized person for information on the unit.
Job Expectations:
The Health Unit Coordinator is the primary receptionist and concierge for the unit. During the guest’s stay this position interacts closely with patients, families, physicians and the multidisciplinary team in a highly organized and professional manner. The HUC ensures that outstanding patient experience is achieved by displaying effective customer service, decision-making and communication skills in a friendly, thoughtful and empathetic manner. The HUC also performs a range of clerical functions including: handling patient charts, coordination of data flow and sharing of general hospital information/directions.
The HUC's responsibilities include:
- Ensures outstanding patient & guest experience is achieved
- Coordinates activities of unit to support patient care staff.
- Manages medical record and data flow within the unit to support safe patient care processes.
- Fulfills physician orders.
- Performs other tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- 1 year customer service experience
Preferred qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2 years customer service experience
- Previous HUC, administrative or hospitality industry experience
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $23 - $32