HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for the Birth Center (Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby unit). 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 Birth Center units, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Medical terminology knowledge required or must satisfactorily complete course within first 6 months of employment.
• 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.
• Interpersonal skills to gather and exchange information with patients, visitors and hospital staff in a courteous and supportive manner without exception.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Windows office systems and all office equipment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a HUC is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of a formal Health Unit Coordinator training program is preferred.
• HUC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing unit communication and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families related to patient care.
• Manages the desk area of the Birth Center units, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees