Health Unit Coordinator

Shriners Children's • Chicago, IL

6d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children's Chicago an opportunity for a part-time / day shift Health Unit Coordinator in our Inpatient Unit. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most. H ours: This is a 0.8 FTE / 32 hrs. weekly day shift position. Compensation Information: The pay range for this position is $18.65/hour - $27.98/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) certification
• Experience in a healthcare setting and medical terminology
• Previous HUC experience

Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator manages the communication center of the inpatient nursing units, communicating courteously, effectively, and efficiently with all customers.
• Completes clinical information system and patient record responsibilities including admission, discharge, and transfers, patient registration, obtaining and updating insurance information; ensures that records are complete and accurate to allow for patient billing.
• Ensures nursing staff is aware of patient needs communicated to the HUC through the nurse call system.
• Notifies appropriate staff during emergency situations, acute admissions, and discharges.
• Provides assistance as needed to the nursing staff.
• The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
• In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
• Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
• Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
• Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
• Benefits may vary based on state law.

What This Job Offers

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