Health Unit Coordinator, PRN

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Health Unit Coordinator, PRN to join our clinical support team! The HUC plays a vital role in supporting clinical staff and ensuring smooth unit operations through a variety of clerical and communication tasks. This position is primarily in MedSurg and Video Monitoring Pod.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous experience as a Health Unit Coordinator, Unit Secretary, or similar role preferred
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn electronic health record systems
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and answer incoming phone calls professionally.
Perform clerical duties such as admitting and discharging patients in the Epic system.
Ensure patients have all necessary paperwork and manage orders for patient transfers.
Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Support clinical staff with diverse administrative tasks.
Handle internal and external calls, including directing patient family inquiries to nursing staff.
Page providers for admissions and discharge paperwork signatures.