Health Unit Coordinator

Health Unit Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time

Your Experience matters 

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Job Summary:
The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) performs routine administrative and clerical duties at and around the nursing station, providing prompt and courteous service to patients, families, physicians, staff and public alike. 

Essential Functions: 
 To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

• Performs specific documentation in the patient's record 
• Helps to monitor and facilitate activities at the nursing station and performs tasks necessary to maintain proper flow of patient care and related documentation. 
• Acts as receptionist and must be able to remain professional with a positive attitude under stressful conditions with multiple demands
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance 
• Communicates appropriate information interdepartmentally 
• Ability to multitask with answering phones, paging, and utilizing the electronic medical record. 
• Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development. 
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications & Requirements: 

• High school graduate or equivalent required. 
• Must have basic computer proficiency, ability to use a multi-line phone system.  
• Preferred Medical Clerical experience and Medical Terminology. 
• Prefer proficiency in  in receptionist duties, Microsoft Office applications, health care patient records/scheduling/billing/order systems, and/or an electronic health record system. 
• Must be proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills.

 What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

EEOC Statement:

Community Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.