SUMMARY

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) maintains complete and accurate medical records, reports and disease indexes for a specific health services unit or program within Sholom and has primary responsibility for maintenance of medical records for one or more units or households.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and audit individual resident files for complete and accurate information to ensure that resident records are accurate, complete, and filed.*

 Prepare and distribute periodic reports on unit, interpreting rules and regulations of regulatory agencies to identify information needed.*

Facilitate scheduling and logistics of appointments for residents, ensuring compliance with regulations.*

Maintain medical records activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.*

Enter Physicians orders and Admission orders.*

Maintain electronic medical record accurately and timely*

Answer phones and direct callers appropriately providing good customer service.*

Record and summarize medical information, including, but not limited to doctors’ diagnoses, resident census data, resident treatment information, admissions, discharges and deaths, to provide information to facility staff and regulatory agencies.

Support various other Nursing responsibilities as needed.

*Denotes essential functions of the postion.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Credentials

Accredited Medical Record Technician certification, Health Information certification, Health Unit Coordinator or other relevant certification, or 6 months or more experience required[TCSP1] .

Skilled Nursing facility experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

Flexible and productive in an environment with regular interruptions.

Display high levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of individuals both internal and external to the organization.

Possess effective problem solving skills.

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, HRIS, and other applications.  Must be skilled in database management and record keeping.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB

Incumbent must be able to:

Perform light work, with occasional or negligible lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Effectively communicate, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.

Able to effectively use office equipment to review and create information.

Work at a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work at a computer. 

Frequently stand and walk to move around office/building repeatedly throughout the day.

Able to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime, nights and weekends as required including attending events/meetings as needed.

Able to obtain reliable transportation

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Use telephone, computer and standard office equipment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is indoors. The incumbent must be flexible about switching positions quickly in order to respond to the needs of residents, in responding to emergencies.  May be at risk of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material.

This job description does not necessarily list all the functions or accountabilities of the job.  Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks.  Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.

Sholom is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.