Health Unit Coordinator Casual
Health Unit Coordinator Casual
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$ 20 - 27
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Job Description
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
April 04 2025Department:
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Transitional Rehabilitation ProgramShift:
Day (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
0Union Contract:
SEIU10Courage Kenny RehabSTRWeekend Rotation:
NoneJob Summary:
Allina Health is a notforprofit health system that cares for individuals families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care investing in your wellbeing and enriching your career.Key Position Details:
- Casual position
- 8hour day shifts
- Start time will between 7a 9a and ending between 330p 530p
- No weekends
- Initial training will require 40 hours of work to be completed within one or two weeks of hire
Job Description:
Assists with coordination of care of patients in conjunction with the nursing staff providers and the multidisciplinary team. In addition assists with clerical duties including patient admissions transfers discharge and patient registration.
Principle Responsibilities
- Performs clerical duties.
- Completes patient admission transfer and discharge.
- Communicates patient care needs to nursing staff: patient requests for assistance in activities of daily living.
- Performs accurate and timely processing of physician orders.
- Utilizes proper resources to ensure accurate accommodation codes are entered and patient billing charges are entered correctly.
- Performs filings mail and email distributions copies scanning and faxing functions per unit protocol.
- Facilitates exchange of information to appropriate personnel department or outside agency.
- Enter patient and caregiver information into Electronic Medical Record system.
- May order validate and store supplies and patient education materials.
- Assembles and organizes patient charts when applicable.
- Answers phone and call lights in a timely manner forwarding calls or information to the appropriate staff.
- May need to print Release of Information (ROI) packet for discharge to nursing home or other facilities.
- May need to check unit keys and cards out to float staff and assure they are returned at the end of the shift.
- Patient Registration.
- Review and explain authorization forms with patient and obtain signatures if applicable.
- Direct patients to point of care.
- Schedules procedures/appointments as needed.
- May need to room patients.
- Other Duties may be applicable per unit needs.
- May need to help with facilitating the monitoring of telemetry.
- May be required to maintain a presence at the front desk for patient and family support and checkin.
- May support and train new and existing staff and students.
- May need to transport unopened containers of noncontrolled medications from pneumatic tube station or pharmacy and give to the primary Registered Nurse (RN) or designated storage location.
- May need to present Medicare second notice of notification of identified patients for signature.
- May need to retrieve patient history and physical information.
- Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients visitors and employees.
- Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Health Unit Coordinator Graduate of a Technical Institute Health Unit Coordinator program
- 2 or more years of experience in a medical office or hospital setting preferred if not certified as a Health Unit Coordinator
- 2 or more years of experience with windows based applications and keyboarding skills
- Medical Terminology
Physical Demands
- Light Work:
- Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally Up to 10 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $20.84 to $27.20 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to your experience education and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total wellbeing mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your wellbeing. Because wellbeing means something different to everyone our awardwinning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in wellbeing dollars dedicated wellbeing navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary employeeled groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Shortterm/Longterm Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)3 eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
