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Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Health Unit Coordinator

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10
Part-timeSt Paul, MN, USA$20.79 - $28.31 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies listed in the job description.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient care in conjunction with nursing staff, providers, and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Complete patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Communicate patient care needs, including requests for assistance with activities of daily living, to nursing staff.
  • Process physician orders accurately and promptly.
  • Use appropriate resources to enter accurate accommodation codes and patient billing charges.
  • Perform filing, mail and email distribution, copying, scanning, and faxing according to unit protocol.
  • Facilitate the exchange of information with appropriate personnel, departments, or outside agencies.
  • Enter patient and caregiver information into the electronic medical record system.
  • Order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials as needed.
  • Assemble and organize patient charts when applicable.
  • Answer phone calls and call lights promptly, forwarding calls or information to appropriate staff.
  • Print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities as needed.
  • Check unit keys and cards out to float staff and ensure they are returned at the end of the shift as needed.
  • Review and explain authorization forms to patients and obtain signatures when applicable.
  • Direct patients to the point of care.
  • Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
  • Room patients as needed.
  • Facilitate telemetry monitoring as needed.
  • Maintain a front-desk presence for patient and family support and check-in as needed.
  • Support and train new and existing staff and students as needed.
  • Transport unopened medication containers from the pneumatic tube station or pharmacy to the primary Registered Nurse or designated storage location as needed.
  • Present Medicare second notices of notification of identified patients for signature as needed.
  • Retrieve patient history and physical information as needed.
  • Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least two years of experience in a medical office or hospital setting is preferred for candidates who are not certified as a Health Unit Coordinator.
  • A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
  • At least two years of experience with Windows-based applications and keyboarding skills is preferred.
  • Graduation from a technical institute Health Unit Coordinator program is preferred.
  • Medical terminology knowledge is preferred.

About the Company

Allina Health

Non-profit network of hospitals and clinics

Allina Health is a non-profit health system delivering medical services across Minnesota and western Wisconsin through 12 hospitals, 90 clinics, retail pharmacies, and specialty centers like the Minneapolis Heart Institute. It coordinates care across a vertically integrated network and offers telehealth, with some services aligned under a Medicare Accountable Care Organization model to emphasize quality and efficiency. Unlike many systems, profits are reinvested back into community health, business development, and healthcare innovations. Its goal is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, high-quality care to its communities while expanding access and reinvested earnings to sustain health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Founded
1994

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