Health Unit Coordinator

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to join our outstanding Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit!


We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.

This role is approved for 60 hours every two weeks, day/evening(overlapping) shifts, 8:00AM to 8:30PM, working 12 -hour shifts and every third weekend with a variable schedule. This position is SEIU benefit eligible.

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is the primary receptionist and concierge for the unit. This role creates the "first impression" guests (patients or visitors) experience during their stay from the welcome and greeting; through the check in and checkout process. During the guest's stay this position interacts closely with patients, families, physicians and the multidisciplinary team in a highly organized and professional manner. Ensures the exceptional patient experience is achieved by displaying effective customer service, problem solving and communication skills in a friendly, thoughtful and empathetic manner. Performs a variety of clerical functions including: managing patient charts, coordination of data flow and sharing of general hospital information/directions.


Responsibilities

• Ensures exceptional patient & guest experience is achieved
• Greets patients, visitors, physicians and other hospital personnel in a professional and positive manner using ADIET skills.
• Answers patient intercoms/call light promptly and relays requests in a timely manner.
• Answers phones promptly and courteously. Listens to and anticipates the customer's needs.
• Protects confidentiality of protected health information while working in a highly visible environment.
• Orders patient meals per patient procedure daily.
• Coordinates activities of unit to support patient care staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform multiple, simultaneous tasks in an environment faced with interruptions.
• Orders and maintains adequate stock of office supplies.
• Performs telephone message taking and directs communication in a timely fashion.
• Effectively uses communication systems for both routine and emergency transactions.
• Maintains unit information sources such as daily census sheets, brainboards, diet sheets, and schedules in a confidential manner.
• Interacts with other health care team members, patients and public in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Maintains order and cleanliness within the nursing station desk and supply areas.
• Works collaboratively with charge nurse to coordinate scheduling of tests, patient events, lab work and other department procedures.
• Works collaboratively with all nursing staff team members.
• Uses time efficiently and actively participates in productivity of department.
• Manages medical record and data flow within the unit to support safe patient care processes.
• Maintains medical records for all patients.
• Prepares medical records with applicable forms.
• Requests/obtains medical report information as necessary.
• Processes patient charts including admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information by sharing information only with those who need to know.
• Uses computer systems to accurately and safely track patient information.
• Fulfills physician orders.
• Orders necessary equipment and services, within scope
• Checks orders for accuracy.
• Communicates order changes needed to health care provider

Required Qualifications

• 1 year customer service experience
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service in a fast paced environment, effective communication skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task. Understands medical terminology.
• Additional skills in keyboarding, computer/PC, printer, copier, paging and multi-line telephone

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Previous HUC, administrative or hospitality industry experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:


Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. 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