What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR/Med/Surg/ Full-time, Nights position at BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
SUMMARY:
The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) of the Med/Surg/Emergency Departments is responsible for the registration process for the emergency department, Med/Surg swing, PCC, and after-hours outpatients. They will also serve as receptionist for all persons requiring information and assistance and performing clerical duties for these departments.
SCHEDULE:
- 72 Hrs per pay period
- Night Shift; 6pm-6am
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS:
- Interview incoming patients, his/her relatives, or other responsible individuals to obtain patient demographics, financial liability, employer, reason for presentation, and other necessary patient information, including driver’s license/photo identification and insurance cards.
- Communicate with Transfer Center and/or Sheriff Dispatch for emergency transportation needs of a patient, including basic transport, helicopter or fixed wing.
- Secure all signatures necessary for treatment, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits, and payment of services from legally responsible parties.
- Ensure charts are complete, accurate, properly labeled, and scanned into correct electronic record account. Forward paper documents to medical records for review and further processing.
- Prioritize duties to be handled during shift to effectively manage time and resources.
- Maintain patient’s rights by adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Complete assigned duties, following correct policy and procedure, in the event of an emergency or disaster.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
- Proficient on computers with experience with Microsoft Office. Keyboard speed of 30 wpm required.
- Prefer experience with an EMR medical data system (Meditech).
- BLS required (can obtain within 2 months of hire).
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and experienced with multi-tasking.
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