Health Unit Coordinator HUC - Weekends Only

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

5d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator coordinates tests and treatments with and between departments for patients on nursing units and maintains working knowledge of diagnostic and treatment services to facilitate scheduling. The coordinator supports patient care communications, manages calls and paging, monitors office equipment, and uses electronic medical record and other computer systems for supplies, equipment, and patient charges.

The role includes preparing chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations; obtaining medical-record copies for transfers; and verifying complete, accurate patient demographic and registration information and the appropriate level of care. The coordinator fosters positive customer relations and a harmonious work environment by responding promptly and courteously to requests and call lights and supporting communication among the health care team.

The coordinator must provide care-related support appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span and following departmental policies and procedures. The role is part-time, scheduled every Saturday and Sunday from 1500 to 2330, with 50% of holidays on rotation.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to interruptions and changing priorities or workloads.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Functional vision, hearing, and speech.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Use personal protective equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards and blood and body fluids.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tests and treatments with and between departments for patients on nursing units and facilitate their scheduling.
• Support patient-care communications using a multiple-line telephone, unit/site paging, and the hospital information system; screen incoming calls.
• Monitor office equipment, troubleshoot minor problems, and arrange repairs for major malfunctions.
• Use the EMR and other computer systems to order patient and unit supplies and equipment and process daily patient charges or related procedures.
• Compile chart forms for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations, and obtain medical-record copies for transfers to other care facilities.
• Verify medical records contain complete and accurate demographic and identification information, registration, and appropriate level of care.
• Build positive customer relations and contribute to a harmonious work environment; acknowledge requests, respond to call lights, use proper phone etiquette, and foster communication among the health care team.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to support age-appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on status and position
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED