Health Unit Coordinator – Care Center

Job Details Level Entry Job Location Senior Campus – Staples, MN Position Type Full Time Job Category Entry Level Description About Lakewood Lakewood 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 Tribunes 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 Unit The Senior Services division at Lakewood Health System includes our 87-bed, Medicare certified skilled long-term care facility as well as two licensed assisted living facilities. At the Care Center, Lakewood Pines and Lakewood Manor, we pledge to treat every person with the respect and dignity they deserve, and to focus on improving our residents quality of life, by delivering the highest quality of care each day. Mission for Position Join Our Team as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) at the Care Center! Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Were looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to take on the role of Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) at our Care Center, where youll play a vital part in supporting our residents and staff. Duties & Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities: As our HUC, you will: File important reports from Lab, X-ray, and other facility areas. Create and maintain new charts for admissions. Ensure resident records are up to date by purging outdated information. Prepare rooms for new residents, including setting up name tags, door tags, and admission checklists. Organize and label discharge charts, sending them to Resident Medical Records. Maintain and update resident labels in charts as directed by the Director of Nursing (DON). Assist with resident appointments and transportation needs. Secondary Responsibilities: In addition to your primary duties, youll provide backup coverage in two important areas: Scheduler Supportfor the Care Center and Assisted Living Facilities: Assist with daily call-in coverage and day-to-day scheduling. Help maintain accurate daily staffing worksheets and handle scheduling tasks in Paycom. Post the daily staffing schedule for the team to see. Business Office Assistant Supportfor the Care Center and Assisted Living Facilities: Post deposits, reconcile bank statements, and assist with resident purchases. Help manage Representative Payee accounts and handle administrative tasks like setting up interviews, typing meeting minutes, and updating quality boards. Assist with timecards, meal ordering, supply orders, and more! This is a diverse and fulfilling role where youll support both residents and staff in a meaningful way. Whether youre assisting with vital records, coordinating schedules, or helping with day-to-day administrative tasks, your work will have a direct impact on the quality of care we provide. Position Type Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m. No weekends or holidays. Qualifications Qualifications High school graduate/GED. Prior HUC experience required. Ideal Candidate Pays close attention to detail. Is able to prioritize multiple, competing tasks. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Benefits Lakewood 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, its safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare! Next Steps Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience? >>>Contact Ashley Wallgren to discuss the possibilities further: Ashley Wallgren, RN, Care Center Director of Nursing P: 218-894-8335 E: ashleywallgren@lakewoodhealthsystem.com Apply Online |Careers – Lakewood Health System Lakewood 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability and protected veteran status. Lakewood Health System is deeply dedicated to diversity in the workplace. 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