Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Observation Unit

Building Location:

Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

Department:

2043240 MED SURG - SMDC HOSP

Job Description:

Responsible for working edits, monitoring, identifying, and reporting on sessions in work queues by aging and timely filing limits to ensure consistent workflows. Assists with resolving and escalating issues that delay coding and charge processing. Coordinates process related to missing and incomplete documentation. Assists with compiling department statistics and trends.

Work Experience:

Work as a Health Unit Coordinator, Receptionist or Medical office is preferred.

Education Qualifications:

• This position plans, organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling; may be assigned to observe telemetry monitor when indicated notifying patient’s caregiver of any changes; and other duties as assigned.Preferred candidates will have experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.

• This Position Is Critical To Quality Care And Safety Of Residents

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No Education Requirement

Fte:

0.75

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

DC USWA Main & Neighborhoods (DCUMN)

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$18.15 - $27.04Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.