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Crouse Hospital Health Unit Coordinator - Neurosciences in Syracuse, New York
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.
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/