Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Alomere Health, prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art care while upholding the values of a close-knit community. Joining the ranks of the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the Nation, as recognized by The National Rural Health Association, Alomere Health stands out as the sole Minnesota hospital to achieve this prestigious distinction. As our community continues to expand, we seek dedicated caregivers who possess expertise and a heartfelt commitment to supporting individuals during their most vulnerable times.

Department

Hospital Nursing

Unit

Medical/Surgical and ER

FTE (Full Time Equivalent)

(1.0) 80 hours per pay period

Hours

Med Surg

• 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
• 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
• Every other weekend
  
  

Er

• 10:00am to 10:30pm
• Every third weekend
  
  

Job Description

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on the nursing units; coordinating work within the unit as well as with other units and departments; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries and requests from staff personnel, etc.

Clerical Duties

• Answer the telephone in a professional manner; direct calls to appropriate individuals and/or take messages
• Keep all necessary lists and schedules
• Maintain office supplies
• Fax and photocopy as needed
  
  

Nursing Unit Duties

• Complete physician orders
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges
• Completing orders for the lab, radiology, etc
• Preparing documents for a transferred patient
• Coordinate specific work tasks with other personnel within the unit as well as within other units in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information
  
  

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as requested
• Participates in departmental or organizational meetings and trainings
• Demonstrates ability to use equipment relevant to the position
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities
• Education, Experience & Skills Required
• High School Graduate with at least 2 years of clerical experience in a medical setting
• Successful graduate of an approved Medical Secretarial Program preferred
  
  

Benefit Status

Full Time

Union Position

No

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional Job Description for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review. All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge

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I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.

Alomere Health is an EEO employer.