Health Unit Coordinator

Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact.

We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

As a Health Unit Coordinator, you will be a vital resource for our nursing staff, patients, and visitors. Your role will involve assisting with care coordination, providing essential information, and securing assistance, all while embodying our mission, vision, and values. Your commitment to outstanding service will help create a welcoming and efficient environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordination Excellence: Perform coordinating functions accurately and efficiently to support the smooth operation of the unit.

• Welcoming Atmosphere: Greet patients and visitors with a warm smile, providing them with direction and information to enhance their experience.

• Information Management: Maintain unit information sources, including care assignments, to ensure staff have the necessary resources at their fingertips.

• Prioritization and Implementation: Assess and prioritize unit and patient needs, implementing solutions in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and standards.

• Effective Communication: Foster courteous, responsive, and timely interpersonal communication with patients, families, and team members.

• Order Processing: Accurately and promptly process physician orders within your scope of practice, ensuring timely care delivery.
• Patient Transitions: Efficiently manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, documenting all necessary information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• Clerical Support: Provide essential clerical support to the unit and hospital, ensuring that administrative tasks are handled smoothly.

• Requires a high school diploma. A Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Secretary Certificate or Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Secretary two-year degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year work experience in Health Unit Coordinator or Medical Secretary position preferred.
• Strong communication and telephone skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks in fast paced environment.
• Computer and clerical skills.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with health care team members.
• Strong customer service skills.

Compensation for this role ranges from $20-26 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

Join Us:

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Melissa Frankman, either via email at mfrankman@prairie-care.com or by phone at 612-446-3357. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email accommodations@prairiecare.com for assistance.