Health Unit Coordinator

Job Details Location: 1455 Saint Francis Ave, Shakopee, MN 55379-3374 Date Posted: June 24, 2026 Department: 46006500 Emergency Department Shift: Day Shift Length: 12‑hour shift Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: SEIU-4-St Francis Service and Maintenance-SSF Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd Job Summary Allina Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole‑person care, investing in your well‑being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details .6 FTE (48 hours per two‑week pay period). 12‑hour day shifts. Every 3rd weekend rotation. Responsibilities Assist with coordination of care of patients in conjunction with the nursing staff, providers and the multidisciplinary team. Assist with clerical duties including patient admissions, transfers, discharge and patient registration. Perform clerical duties. Complete patient admission, transfer and discharge. Communicate patient care needs to nursing staff, including patient requests for assistance in activities of daily living. Perform accurate and timely processing of physician orders. Utilize proper resources to ensure accurate accommodation codes and patient billing charges are entered correctly. Perform filings, mail and email distributions, copies, scanning and faxing functions per unit protocol. Facilitate exchange of information to appropriate personnel, department or outside agency. Enter patient and caregiver information into Electronic Medical Record system. May order, validate and store supplies and patient education materials. Assemble and organize patient charts when applicable. Answer phone and call lights in a timely manner, forwarding calls or information to the appropriate staff. Print Release of Information (ROI) packets for discharge to nursing home or other facilities, if required. Check unit keys and cards out to float staff and assure they are returned at the end of the shift, if required. Review and explain authorization forms with patient and obtain signatures if applicable. Direct patients to point of care. Schedule procedures/appointments as needed. Room patients, if required. Assist with facilitating the monitoring of telemetry, if applicable. Maintain a presence at the front desk for patient and family support and check‑in, if required. Support and train new and existing staff and students. Transport unopened containers of non‑controlled medications from pneumatic tube station or pharmacy to the primary Registered Nurse (RN) or designated storage location. Present Medicare second notice of notification of identified patients for signature, if required. Retrieve patient history and physical information, if required. Contribute to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees. Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Graduate of a Technical Institute Health Unit Coordinator program. 2 or more years of experience in a medical office or hospital setting, preferred if not certified as a Health Unit Coordinator. 2 or more years of experience with Windows‑based applications and keyboarding skills. Medical Terminology Required proficiency in medical terminology. Physical Demands Light work: lifting weights up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently. Pay Range $21.58 to $30.80 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range; starting rate depends on experience, education, and union agreement. Shift, weekend and other differentials may be available to increase pay. Benefits Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short‑term/Long‑term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education (as applicable) Student Loan Support & benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Equal Employment Opportunity Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. E‑Verify Employer Allina Health is an E‑Verify employer and complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. All Forms I‑9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources within the required timeframe. #J-18808-Ljbffr