Health Unit Coordinator; HUC - Surgical Services: Saint Marys

Location

City:
Rochester, MN. Department:
Nursing. Remote:
No.

Location:

Surgical Services – Saint Marys Campus.

Full Time. Hours/Pay Period: 64. Variable schedule Day/Evening, all 8‑hour shifts. No holidays.

No weekends.

No.

$22.12 - $31.21 per hour.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes.

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) provides organizational, receptionist, and clerical support to patient care units and the health care team. Duties include monitoring and ordering supplies, promptly answering patient call lights and elevating patient needs to nursing staff, and assisting the care team with managing orders in the electronic health record (EHR). The HUC communicates effectively via a variety of modalities with patients, visitors, and facility staff and plays an integral role in communication across the continuum of care.

The HUC functions as a resource to members of the health care team, familiar with multiple Mayo Clinic resources, and supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs. The HUC carries out all aspects of the job using good judgment and problem‑solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, and assumes responsibility for self‑development within the role and participates in continuous improvement activities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and strong keyboarding skills (Windows applications, LAN, intranet/internet).
• License or certification maintained as per work unit requirements.

• Successful completion of HUC post‑secondary program or HUC certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year working experience in a medical environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Preferred proficiency of computer skills; working knowledge with EHR systems, EPIC preferred.
• Outstanding customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Adapts effectively to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
• Availability to work flexible hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Nonexempt

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.