Health Unit Coordinator HUC

<p><span><strong>Community Medical Center</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Monitor Tech/Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Job Type:</strong> FT</span></p><p><span><strong>Schedule: </strong>Days</span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>Your experience matters</strong></span></p><p><span>Community Medical Center is part of </span><a href="https://lifepointhealth.net/locations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>Lifepoint Health</span></a><span>, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Health Unit Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to <i>making communities healthier ®</i>. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.</span></p><p><span><strong>Position Summary </strong></span></p><p><span><span> </span>A Health Unit Coordinator is an administrative professional responsible for managing the flow of information and clerical tasks within a busy department, ensuring efficient operations and effective communication among the medical team, patients, and families. Key responsibilities include coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining and organizing medical records and </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=electronic+health+records+(EHRs)&amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1077US1077&amp;oq=Health+unit+coordinator+job+description+emergency+room&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRirAjIHCAcQIRiPAtIBCjE3MDk1ajBqMTWoAgiwAgHxBZlkfmCNonwz&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;mstk=AUtExfDaEJtlzYvfPbOvPBR9Ox-2wvFSf_elc8CJiASluOBNofpz13MwbkqU4JC4ROaMOAxp7rXGXXs6DUA1WaMn3g4ii0ProKT92d_cWZBDZZqQlAcWtF-YzYCfmLBrfvuvluomNbLnFT6bV1PFFEUSGPvzbjB4olQFdxSwIDkJHBvCA9c&amp;csui=3&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjq05b_4PSPAxU8MDQIHRNLIXwQgK4QegQIARAC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>electronic health records (EHRs)</span></a><span>, managing unit supplies and equipment, and serving as a central point of communication by answering phones, relaying messages, and scheduling diagnostic tests. This role requires strong organizational, multitasking, critical-thinking, and customer service skills, along with familiarity with medical terminology. </span></p><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Patient Flow &amp; Record Keeping:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Communication Hub:</span></li><li><span>Unit Management:</span></li><li><span><strong>Support for Staff:</strong></span><ul><li><span>Provide clerical and administrative support to nurses and other medical professionals.</span></li><li><span>Ensure unit operations run smoothly by managing data and maintaining a clean, orderly work environment. </span></li><li><span>Manage and reorder medical supplies and equipment for the unit.</span></li><li><span>Schedule diagnostic tests, procedures, and appointments for patients.</span></li><li><span>Assist with preparing insurance forms and other administrative documents. </span></li><li><span>Answer and screen incoming telephone calls and take messages.</span></li><li><span>Relay physician orders, test results, and patient status updates to appropriate staff.</span></li><li><span>Act as a go-between for the medical staff, patients, and their families, answering administrative questions. </span></li><li><span>Coordinate and document patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.</span></li><li><span>Assemble, organize, and maintain patient medical charts and electronic health records (EHRs).</span></li><li><span>Record and relay information between patients, families, and the medical team. </span></li></ul></li></ul><p><span><strong>What do we offer</strong></span></p><p><span>We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:</span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Comprehensive Benefits</strong>: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.</span></li><li><span><strong>Financial Protection &amp; PTO</strong>: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.</span></li><li><span><strong>Financial &amp; Career Growth</strong>: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.</span></li><li><span><strong>Employee Well-being</strong>: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).</span></li><li><span><strong>Professional Development</strong>: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportuniti