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Health Unit Coordinator Jobs in Richland Center at Schmitt Woodland Hills
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support daily operations within our Skilled Nursing Facility. The HUC serves as a central communication hub for nursing staff, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient coordination of care-related activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update resident medical records in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
- Accurately transcribe and process physician orders in a timely manner
- Coordinate communication between nursing staff, physicians, therapy departments, and families
- Answer and route phone calls; greet and assist visitors professionally
- Schedule resident appointments, diagnostic services, and transportation as needed
- Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer documentation
- Monitor and restock unit supplies; notify appropriate staff of inventory needs
- Ensure confidentiality of resident information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
- Provide clerical and administrative support to nursing staff to promote efficient unit operations
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of Health Unit Clerk course
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) strongly preferred
- Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Work Environment:
This position operates in a fast-paced Skilled Nursing Facility environment, requiring frequent interaction with staff, residents, and families.
We have benefits such as vacation and sick pay, holiday pay, funeral leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, ST Disability insurance, and a 401k retirement plan.
Pay is negotiable based on education and experience.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 – $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- RHIT (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Richland Center, WI 53581 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richland Center, WI 53581: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Health Unit Coordinator
Company: Schmitt Woodland Hills
Location: Richland Center
