Health Unit Coordinator; HUC

Job Title:
Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Job Type: Full-time | 5x8s M-F | Day Shift

Wage scale: $17.96-$24.55

Union position

At Lourdes Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Location:

Pasco, WA – Lourdes Medical Center (35-bed hospital).

A Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) who excels in this role:

Administrative professional responsible for managing the flow of information and clerical tasks within a busy department, ensuring efficient operations and effective communication among the medical team, patients, and families.

• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintaining and organizing medical records and electronic health records (EHRs).
• Managing unit supplies and equipment.
• Serving as a central point of communication by answering phones, relaying messages, and scheduling diagnostic tests.
• Providing clerical and administrative support to nurses and other medical professionals.
• Ensuring unit operations run smoothly by managing data and maintaining a clean, orderly work environment.
• Scheduling diagnostic tests, procedures, and appointments for patients.
• Assisting with preparing insurance forms and other administrative documents.
• Answering and screening incoming telephone calls and taking messages.
• Relaying physician orders, test results, and patient status updates to appropriate staff.
• Acting as a go‑between for the medical staff, patients, and their families, answering administrative questions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate or obtained within 90 days after hire date.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, critical‑thinking, and customer service skills, along with familiarity with medical terminology.

Schedule: Days (5x8s) M-F (No Weekends)

• Shift Differentials: $2.25-$3.50.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year for full‑time employees as well as 8 paid holidays per year.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

"Lourdes Medical Center" is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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