HEALTH UNIT COORD

Job Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for the inpatient care areas. Coordinates nursing unit communication and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families related to patient care. The Health Unit Coordinator manages the desk area of the inpatient unit, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures.

Shift Details

0.875 FTE, ICU-MCU, 1430-2300. A week: TU/W/TH/F; B week: M/TU/W/S/S

Experience

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Health Unit Coordinator is preferred.

Education

• Medical terminology knowledge required or must satisfactorily complete course within first 6 months of employment.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of formal Health Unit Coordinator training program is preferred.

Skills

• Must have the ability to adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment.
• Exemplary telephone etiquette and customer service skills are required.
• Must possess analytical skills to gather and interpret routine data, maintain semi-complex records and organize work.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Working knowledge of Windows office systems and all office equipment is preferred.

Licensure

• HUC Certification preferred

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available