Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Assistant - Emergency Services

Health Unit Coordinator

Sanford 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 Mtn Location: Iron Mountain, MI Address: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: 17.99 - 23.68 Union Position: Yes Department Details Position Details: Union: AFSCME Internal Posting Timeline: Friday, May 29th at 4PM - Wednesday, June 3rd at 4PM Benefits Eligibility: Full-time Employee Status: Full-Time Shift Length(s): 8 hours Start Time(s): 3:00pm, or as assigned, including weekend rotation Overtime Status: 12+ hours in 1 day or 40+ hours in 1 work week

Job Summary

The 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.

Qualifications

Medical 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.

Benefits

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.