Job Description
Scenic Rivers Health Services provides quality and compassionate care to every patient at every visit. We believe in the concept of patient centered care, where the patient is at the center of all aspects of their care. We take pride in the support we offer our employees with extensive paid time off, competitive wages, and great benefits packages. Our small clinics and organization have a family-feel where you are valued as an employee.
Our medical clinic in Eveleth, MN is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to join our team of medical providers. The weekly schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 8am – 5:00pm.
Summary of Position
The Health Unit Coordinator will facilitate the flow of information within the nursing department between patients and the medical staff. This position will assist with scheduling of urgent patient referrals, procedure referrals, back up reception and more as needed.
Scenic Rivers Health Services (SRHS) embraces the team approach to healthcare. This position supports and assists the Medical Providers, working together to provide quality and efficient patient care.
Requirements:
Team-centered approach
Patient care focus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask, Dependable, organized, detail oriented and professional
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
1-3 years' experience in a clinic or hospital setting
EMR or EHR experience preferred
High school diploma required
Benefits:
12 Annual Vacation Days
12 Annual Sick Days
7 Annual Holidays and 3 Personal Days
$2,000 Annual Dental Benefit
$50,000 Life Insurance and AD&D Benefit
Health Insurance options through Medica with HSA
Dependent Care FSA
Retirement plans through American Funds
Flexible & Supportive Training
Essential Functions
Comply with HIPAA requirements and standards to ensure patient confidentiality
Serve as the primary point of contact for providers and nursing staff
Answer incoming phone calls for nursing department, assist patients and route calls to appropriate party
Complete follow-up phone calls and recalls as directed by providers
Schedule and cancel patient medical appointments both over the phone and in person
Provide desktop management for various electronic medical record needs and access electronic faxes
Assist nursing staff to resolve patient and pharmacy inquiries
Assist nurses to monitor and re-stock exam rooms and clinic with appropriate medical supplies prior to patient appointments. Dispose of any medical waste following proper guidelines
Assist Nursing with the preparation of patient visits
MNsure Navigator
Review and manage patient medical concerns and document information in patient chart for provider review as necessary
Assist medical provider as directed within scope of certification
Provide backup support to Medical Reception when appropriate.
Regularly attend meetings such as staff and quality improvement meetings to take a proactive role in improving patient care and documentation processes
Physical presence in the workplace is an essential function of the job
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Tags
Holiday work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,