Job Description

The Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Medical Assistants and performing other duties of a clerical nature.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Politely answers the telephone. Communicates information to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with patient scheduling and registration.
• Accompany patients to other departments.
• Assists with the preparation of patient medical records, including preparing the labels and daily sheets.
• Enters and verifies data in the computer system, and may assist with chart abstracting.
• At the direction of the MA, assists with the prior authorization of medications.
• Orders supplies as needed. Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly environment. Stocks exam rooms daily. Picks up or returns items to sterile processing.
• Assists with the scheduling and faxing of referrals.
• Removes outdated supplies from the exam rooms and replenishes them with new supplies.
• Interacts professionally with patients.
• Maintains equipment, utility areas, and support areas in a clean and neat environment. Assists the MAs with cleaning the exam rooms after each patient.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to staff members and Providers.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible & organized. Can function under stressful situations.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Uses proper body mechanics.
• Orients new employees when necessary.
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Some administrative/clerical experience preferred