Emergency Department- Health Unit Coordinator

About the role

This position plans, organizes, and implements the non‑nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff. The role promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and reception duties.
• Requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed.
• Assist with scheduling.
• Observe telemetry monitors when indicated and notify patients’ caregivers of any changes.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No formal educational requirement.
• Preferred: Completion of a health unit coordinator program or medical secretary program.
• If no formal education, at least 1 year of experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.

Qualifications

• No certification or licensure required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave.
• Employee wellness programs such as fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

Pay

Compensation range: $17.81 – $23.70 per hour.

Schedule

• FTE: 0.6 (possible remote/hybrid option).
• Shift rotation: Day/Eve rotation (U.S.).
• Shift start time: 06:00.
• Shift end time: 18:30.
• Weekends: rotating.
• Holidays: yes.
• Call obligation: no.
• Union: SMHS AFSCME Local 1760 (SHAFS).

Building location: St Marys Hospital, Superior Department 2012500 – EMERGENCY SERVICES TECH – SMHS HOSP.