Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
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The health unit coordinator is an entry-level health professional that helps maintain and support a healthcare facility. Their duties include setting up charts for hospital admittance, performing data entry, ordering lab tests and x-rays, transcribing physician orders and communicating them to nursing staff and other hospital departments, using computerized order entry systems, setting up and maintaining patient records, managing facility communications (either in person, electronically, or by phone), and keeping the unit in compliance with facility policy and confidentiality regulations.
Career Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that job opportunities should be excellent in all healthcare related employment settings, especially in entry-level healthcare positions due to the high job turnover rate. In addition, the large number of expected retirements and tougher immigration rules are reducing the number of qualified professionals that are currently in this field. In Washington, it is projected that employment in healthcare services will grow 18.0 percent from 2007-2017.
According to Workforce Explorer (www.WorkforceExplorer.com), health services positions have an average salary of $15.45 per hour with a range of $10.92 to $20.82.
For currently available jobs and pay information in Washington, go to www.washingtonhealthcarecareers.com.
Prerequisites
- Acceptance to Bellevue College as a credit student
- Basic computer skills and access to a computer with Internet access
- English language skills
Advising
Either e-mail an advisor at aminks@bellevuecollege.edu or call the general advising line at 425-564-3144. Be sure to give your name and phone number. An advisor should call you within 2-3 days (depending on call volume).
Certificate of Completion
This certificate has a total of 39 credits and can be completed in three quarters. It includes our certificate in Medical Office Reception, a 19-credit program and clinical externship, with the addition of BTS 144.
