Health Unit Coordinator

Full Time Health Unit Coordinator l 11am - 7:30pm on Weekdays with an Every other Weekend rotation l 80 hours/2 weeks

Ecumen Lakeshore-The Fountains provides short-term rehab, transitional care, and post-hospital care for up to 60 patients in spacious, private rooms and is located at 40th avenue east and London Road in Duluth, MN. The campus is situated along the picturesque shores of Lake Superior, providing a serene and beautiful backdrop . With a non-profit history spanning 93 years, Ecumen Lakeshore is a renowned provider of senior housing and services in the region. Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering quality care and fostering an environment where residents can thrive.

The Health Information Specialist/Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to the clinical nursing staff in an assigned unit or station within a skilled nursing facility. Maintains the clinical records of clients in accordance with state and federal guidelines and professional practice standards.

About Us:

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Assembles and maintains medical record charts for all clients admitted to and residing on assigned nursing station.
2. Performs transcription of physician's orders, coding of diagnoses and secures physician's signatures as required on all forms.
3. Ensures that all health related information is appropriately placed into client's medical record.
4. Organizes and files medical records of discharged/deceased residents. Updates, copies and maintains medication and treatment sheets. Tracks resident census for Medicare and other reimbursement.
5. Schedules appointments for clients either at clinics and/or with rounding physicians who visit the facility. Arrange for transportation and other needs for clients who have medical appointments away from the facility.
6. Answers station telephone and appropriately direct calls to staff member. Maintains a clean, organized and safe working environment for staff working and physicians visiting the unit and ensures adequate stock of necessary supplies for operating the unit.
7. Retrieves and disseminates health information (e.g. running and distributing reports) necessary for operation of the nursing.

Information Specialist Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a Medical Secretary or Health Unit Coordinator program, or equivalent knowledge, to include medical terminology, coding and transcription
• Up to 3 years of related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident's Bill of Rights, HIPAA, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to Know, and MSDS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with seniors
• Experience with electronic medical records systems