Health Unit Coordinator
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About LakewoodLakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.About the UnitThe Hospital Nursing Department supports the mission, vision and values of Lakewood Health System. We are a 25 bed Critical Access hospital serving Medical, Surgical, and Swing Bed Patients and Families. Our team consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Unit Coordinators and Nursing Assistants. The Hospital team provides a plan of care based on Provider instruction and Nursing Care Planning to meet patient goals providing optimal care for their health and safety to promote quality of life.Mission for PositionTo provide individualized personal and nursing care to patients while preserving the patient's rights and human dignity in a confidential manner, encouraging the patient to function at their highest level of ability.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Hospital Health Unit Coordinator performs secretarial, clinical and aide duties in their assigned unit. They assist with flow of patient care via transcribing Provider orders, serves as department receptionist (greets and directs customers), answers and directs phone calls. The HUC also maintains charts and departmental supplies as well as maintaining the unit in an organized manner.Position Type* Casual positionQualificationsQualifications* High school graduate or GED* Medical Secretary Certificate or Health Unit Coordinator training preferred.* Detail oriented, organized. Accuracy is of vital importance.* High level of organizational and prioritization skills is critical.* Excellent oral communication and listening skills.* Works well in emergent and non-emergent situations.* Deals effectively with multiple interruptions in workflow.* Computer skills are a must.Ideal Candidate* Ability to problem solve.* Must be able to organize, multi-task, and prioritize duties.* Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.* Must be a team player.* Computer knowledge and skills are needed.BenefitsLakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!* Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off* 401K Match* Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year* Best-in-region employer HSA contributions* Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!Next StepsInterested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?>>>Contact Traci Formanek to discuss the possibilities further:Traci Formanek, ManagerP: 218-###-####E: ...@lakewoodhealthsystem.comApply Online | Careers - Lakewood Health SystemLakewood Health System 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, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.