Health Unit Coordinator

Newnan, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator completes paperwork for our patients who are out of work for their either FMLA and/or short/long term disability. The coordinator works closely with the clinical staff to obtain updated work or disability status.

Essential Job Functions:

Acts as receptionist for area or unit greeting guests visitors answering questions and providing assistance within scope of responsibility.
Performs daily clerical duties related to procedures such as admissions and discharges according to established nursing procedures.
Prepares and processes requisitions for diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients as directed.
Maintains stock of routine supplies in area or unit according to par level ensuring adequate inventory.
Provides clerical support to the assigned department.
Maintains log of patient information; retrieves statistical data originating from patient records identifying care the patient received and the supplies used; enters accurate patient charges utilizing documentation provided by staff and assigns charges appropriately; proof corrects verifies and enters accurate patient charges.
Compiles statistical data in preferred format for data entry and/or for preparation of management reports.
Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct Corporate Compliance Diversity and Confidentiality.
Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems failures and user errors.
Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy mission and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes programs and the working environment.
Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care personnel and strategic issues.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
Adheres to the hospitals Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
Complies with National Patient Safety Goals.
Universal precautions and infection control guidelines including hand washing guidelines followed at all times.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classification
Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients families and co-workers.

Education & Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.
One year of clerical experience in a health care setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
Computer skills needed.
Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Must be able to type 45-50 wpm accurately.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Required Experience:

Essential Job Functions:

Acts as receptionist for area or unit greeting guests visitors answering questions and providing assistance within scope of responsibility.
Performs daily clerical duties related to procedures such as admissions and discharges according to established nursing procedures.
Prepares and processes requisitions for diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients as directed.
Maintains stock of routine supplies in area or unit according to par level ensuring adequate inventory.
Provides clerical support to the assigned department.
Maintains log of patient information; retrieves statistical data originating from patient records identifying care the patient received and the supplies used; enters accurate patient charges utilizing documentation provided by staff and assigns charges appropriately; proof corrects verifies and enters accurate patient charges.
Compiles statistical data in preferred format for data entry and/or for preparation of management reports.
Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct Corporate Compliance Diversity and Confidentiality.
Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems failures and user errors.
Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy mission and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes programs and the working environment.
Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care personnel and strategic issues.
Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
Adheres to the hospitals Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
Complies with National Patient Safety Goals.
Universal precautions and infection control guidelines including hand washing guidelines followed at all times.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classification
Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients families and co-workers.