Med/Surg - Health Unit Coordinator

Wages start at $15.00hr and increase with experience.

This is a part time (0.4 - 0.6 status) night shift Health Unit Coordinator position in the Med/Surg Department.

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) performs routine administrative and clerical duties at and around the nursing station, providing prompt and courteous service to patients, families, physicians, staff and public alike. Ability to multitask with answering phones, paging, and utilizing the electronic medical record. Helps to monitor and facilitate activities at the nursing station and performs tasks necessary to maintain proper flow of patient care and related documentation. Acts as receptionist and must be able to remain professional with a positive attitude under stressful conditions with multiple demands.

Minimum Required:  Demonstrated ability to multitask in a stressful environment. High school graduate or equivalent required. Must have basic computer proficiency, ability to use a multi-line phone system.

Preferred/Desired:  Customer Service, Medical Clerical experience, and Medical Terminology experience preferred but not required. Prefer proficiency in receptionist duties, in Microsoft Office applications, health care patient records/scheduling/billing/order systems, and/or an electronic health record system. Must be proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills.

Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend.

CMC is located on a 45-acre campus in Missoula, Montana. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana’s hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.

COVID-19 Update: 
Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

 Employees may meet this requirement by providing proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with any of the three COVID-19 vaccines (manufactured by Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson). Employees are considered fully vaccinated if they are at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.