Health Unit Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must have basic computer proficiency, ability to use a multi-line phone system.
• Must be proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Clerical experience and Medical Terminology.
• Proficiency in in receptionist duties, Microsoft Office applications, health care patient records/scheduling/billing/order systems, and/or an electronic health record system.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED