Health Unit Coordinator

Emergency Room Clerk

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Assists with coordination of care of patients in conjunction with the nursing staff, providers and the multidisciplinary team. In addition, assists with clerical duties including patient admissions, transfers, discharge and patient registration.

Principle Responsibilities :

• Performs clerical duties.
• Completes patient admission, transfer and discharge.
• Communicates patient care needs to nursing staff : patient requests for assistance in activities of daily living.
• Performs accurate and timely processing of physician orders.
• Utilizes proper resources to ensure accurate accommodation codes are entered and patient billing charges are entered correctly.
• Performs filings, mail and email distributions, copies, scanning and faxing functions per unit protocol.
• Facilitates exchange of information to appropriate personnel, department or outside agency.
• Enter patient and caregiver information into Electronic Medical Record system.
• May order, validate and store supplies and patient education materials.
• Assembles and organizes patient charts when applicable.
• Answers phone and call lights in a timely manner, forwarding calls or information to the appropriate staff.
• May need to print Release of Information (ROI) packet for discharge to nursing home or other facilities.
• May need to check unit keys and cards out to float staff and assure they are returned at the end of the shift.

Patient Registration :

Other Duties may be applicable per unit needs :

Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees :

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Licenses / Certifications :

Physical Demands :

Pay Range :

Pay Range : $20.32 to $27.68 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and / or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary :

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include :

Benefit eligibility / offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.