Health Unit Coordinator - Orthopedics-General Surgery

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR to join our 5W ORTHOPEDICS-GENERAL SURGERY team!

Salary Range: $18.42 - $26.72 Hourly
Schedule/

Hours:

DAY/PM (EVENING) ROTATION, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement:
Every Other Weekend
FTE: PART TIME, 0.600000 FTE

The Health Unit Coordinator, under the direction of the RN, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the HUC role in the team delivery of patient care. Uses current technology to transcribe orders, maintain the integrity of the patient medical record, and gathers/enters and credits patient charges. Keeps the unit stocked.

• Education
  :
  High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience
  : N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  : N/A

• Education
  :
  Completion of Health Unit Coordinator course.
• Experience
  :
  Previous Health Unit Coordinator, Patient Care or general office experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  : N/A

Legible handwriting; knowledge of medical terminology; demonstrated organizational skill; display of proper telephone etiquette; ability to communicate with people in a tactful manner; ability to perform basic computer keyboarding with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• READING - Intermediate:
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate:
  Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate:
  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mostly sedentary work; occasional prolonged standing/walking. Ability to be mobile, hear, reach, see, sit for eight (8) hours; and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.