What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) position at Ebenezer?
Overview
Are you an organized individual looking to showcase your admin skills?
Ebenezer is looking for a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support our skilled nursing facility - Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab in St. Paul, MN! This clerical/receptionist role would be responsible for supporting the nursing transitonal and long term care units and staff to keep internal and external communication flow current. Position may assist in management of central supplies for the nursing staff.
Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2022 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
This HUC /Health Unit Coordinator position includes:
- 80 hours per pay period
- weekend rotation as needed
- Full Benefits: https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
- Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!
Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab (EICR) serves seniors with long-term, transitional, and dementia care needs in the heart of downtown St. Paul. As part of Fairview's Community Health and Wellness Hub, EICR is committed to delivering innovative, collaborative care. The Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub opened in 2022 to deliver a variety of services to the community—from primary and mental health care to enrichment options for seniors, food access programs, and community gathering spaces. The Hub brings Fairview services together with local organizations—including Minnesota Community Care and Sanneh Foundation—to make it easier for people to access what they need to be well.
Responsibilities/Job Description
- Notifies Physician/Advance Practice Staff of visits, appointments and coordinates with resident representative
- Coordinates transportation, complete referrals for appointments, and orders labs/x-rays
- Assists in maintaining resident roosters and staffing assignment sheets
- Assemble and maintains resident charts for admission, discharge and hospital return
- Keeps all forms accessible and current, with filing and faxing as needed
- Transcribe Physician orders per facility policy
- Participates in audits and surveys
- Answers phones in a timely and professional manner
- Utilizing preferred vendors maintains levels of supplies for nursing floor.
Qualifications
Preferred Education/Licensure/Certifications:
- Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) or similar Medical Secretary certificate
- High School or GED completion
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Electronic Health Care software knowledge
- Comfortable using Microsoft office products (word, excel, outlook)
- 1 year of related work experience in a healthcare or Senior living/care setting
- Experience working in a customer service role
- Familiar with Medical Terminology or coursework completed
- Ability to use a high level of professionalism and must have a problem solving aptitude