Health Unit Coordinator- Weekends, Part-time

About the role

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Responsibilities

• Communication & Customer Service: Welcome patients and visitors, manage secure unit access, answer calls, and relay information quickly and accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality. Keep care teams informed of updates and handle communication systems (phones, pagers, nurse call, etc.).
• Patient Care Support: Maintain and manage patient records, process admissions/discharges, coordinate with clinical staff, and assist families with information, services, and resources.
• Patient Flow Coordination: Partner with nursing staff and support departments to manage bed availability, patient placement, and room readiness to ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Clerical Operations: Handle data entry, filing, supply management, equipment upkeep, and general office tasks to keep the unit organized and running efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare clerical training or experience preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Basic computer proficiency; familiarity with medical terminology a plus
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment

Orientation Requirements: If hired attendance will be required the first week at a New Hire Welcome day on Monday from 9a-4p. There are 3 days of central care partner orientation from 8a-4:30p on Tuesday, Wed and Thursday that first week. We prefer participation in all the sessions, but at minimum, the Thursday session is mandatory.

Schedule

every Saturday and Sunday 0700-1530, one PM shift per two week pay period 1500-2330