Health Unit Coordinator

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. Principle Responsibilities Performs clerical duties. Completes patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Communicates patient care needs to nursing staff, including requests for assistance with activities of daily living. Performs accurate and timely processing of physician orders. Utilizes proper resources to ensure accurate accommodation codes are entered and patient billing charges are entered correctly. Performs filings, mail and email distributions, copies, scanning, and faxing functions per unit protocol. Facilitates exchange of information to appropriate personnel, departments, or outside agencies. Enters patient and caregiver information into the Electronic Medical Record system. May order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials. Assembles and organizes patient charts when applicable. Answers phone and call lights in a timely manner, forwarding calls or information to appropriate staff. May need to print Release of Information (ROI) packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities. May need to check unit keys and cards out to float staff and ensure they are returned at the end of the shift. Patient Registration. Reviews and explains authorization forms with patients and obtains signatures if applicable. Directs patients to point of care. Schedules procedures/appointments as needed. May need to room patients. Other Duties applicable per unit needs. May need to help with facilitating the monitoring of telemetry. May be required to maintain a presence at the front desk for patient and family support and check‑in. May support and train new and existing staff and students. May need to transport unopened containers of non‑controlled medications from the pneumatic tube station or pharmacy to the primary Registered Nurse (RN) or designated storage location. May need to present Medicare second notice of notification of identified patients for signature. May need to retrieve patient history and physical information. Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees. Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Must be 18 years of age with the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies listed on the job description. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Health Unit Coordinator 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 knowledge. Physical Demands Light work. Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently. 0.5 FTE (40 hours per two‑week pay period). 8‑hour day/evening shifts. Every other weekend rotation. Pay Range Pay Range: $22.49 to $30.51 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well‑being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well‑being. Because well‑being means something different to everyone, our award‑winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well‑being dollars, dedicated well‑being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs)– voluntary, employee‑led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization’s mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits Include 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. Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer. Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. #J-18808-Ljbffr