Job Overview Fairview is looking for a HUC at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. This position is 48 hours (0.6 FTE) per two weeks on the Night shift, for 8 hour shifts, every other weekend and is eligible for benefits.
Health Unit Coordinators are part of a dynamic care team including Providers, RN's, Nursing Assistants and Department Leaders, creating an atmosphere of hospitality and efficiency. Utilizing EPIC, the Health Unit Coordinator plays a critical role in the coordination of information ensuring an optimal patient visitor experience. St.
John’s Hospital provides offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and caring, personal staff. State of the art technology, combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses and staff, contribute to our innovative healing environment and compassionate health care delivery. We are committed to providing superior health care to our growing community.
Our 184 bed facility offers a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Responsibilities Maintains the patient shadow chart (paper records) in appropriate functional order as indicated in hospital and unit policy. Sends shadow chart to HIM when patient is discharged.
Monitors and enters information on the patient status board as needed and appropriate. Performs census management activities for admission arrivals, transfers, and discharge. Communicates effectively with patient/family, the interdependent team, and other disciplines regarding the care of the patient.
Achieves customer service excellence by understanding and supporting the needs of all internal and external customers (patients, families, frontline staff, and physicians/LIP's) Supports holistic nursing theory based on Watson's theory of caring aligning with the practice standards of the American Holistic Nurses' Association and the HealthEast nursing patient care model (Professional Partnership Model) in order to achieve the HealthEast nursing vision.
Supports the unit by trouble shooting technology concerns as issues arise. Coordinates information to facilitate care progression of patients, making sure all discharge information is assembled for discharge to home or transfers to skill nursing facilities, TCUs, etc. Works with clinics, hospitals, and other agencies to obtain patient records as needed for ongoing care within HealthEast facilities.
Supports and helps facilitate patient signup of MyChart. For some departments, HUCs will obtain information to conduct registration of patients, updates patient demographic and health insurance information, and verifies insurance eligibility, as appropriate/needed by site location according to established registration standards. Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements. Required Qualifications 1 year office experience
EKG Monitoring Course 1 year office experience preferably in a health care setting Electronic Health Record knowledge required/experience Health Unit Coordinator experience Medical terminology knowledge/experience Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/helocalseiu Compensation Disclaimer The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting.
An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status