• Health Unit Coordinator

    Crouse Hospital (Syracuse, NY)


    Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

     

    Crouse’s 36-bed Neuroscience Unit is hiring a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) who is responsible for providing clerical and receptionist support.

     

    Pay Range: $20.00-28.37/hour

     

    Available Schedule(s): 7am-3:30pm with other shifts assigned

    Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Position Responsibilities:

    + Effectively assists with processing patient admission, transfer and discharge documentation.

    + Answers telephone and email inquiries in a polite and professional manner; refers all calls to appropriate person, takes and relays detailed messages in a timely manner (when necessary).

    + Greets and welcomes visitors/patients to the department in a courteous manner and assists with providing relevant information and directives.

    + Proactively communicates with department leadership to keep them informed of department activities, and alerts them of problems, when necessary.

    + Actively participates in special department and/or hospital projects, as needed.

    + Accurately inputs charges in the computer system; enters electronic work orders as needed.

    + Prepares, processes and maintains charts for all patients ensuring the inclusion of all necessary forms and health information data.

    + Maintains inventory of clerical and materials management supplies for the department.

    + Effectively facilitates patient transfer requests in an organized and timely fashion.

    Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) Position Requirements:

    + High School Diploma/GED

    Benefits Overview:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.

    + Company paid life insurance.

    + Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.

    + Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.

    + Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.

    + YMCA Subsidy program.

    + Competitive Shift Differentials on Evenings, Nights and Weekends.

    + Clinical Nursing Pathway Program for Registered Nurses designed to foster career growth and progression. Learn more here: https://www.crouse.org/nursingpathway/