HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR

Froedtert•Milwaukee, WI

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for the Birth Center, including the Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby units. The role coordinates nursing-unit communications and activities related to patient care among physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families. The coordinator manages the desk area of the Birth Center units, facilitates the use of technology, and coordinates downtime procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Medical terminology knowledge is required, or the employee must satisfactorily complete a course within the first six months of employment.
Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced work environment.
Exemplary telephone etiquette and customer service skills.
Analytical skills to gather and interpret routine data, maintain semi-complex records, and organize work.
Interpersonal skills to gather and exchange information courteously and supportively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience as a Health Unit Coordinator.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a formal Health Unit Coordinator training program.
Working knowledge of Windows office systems and office equipment.
HUC certification.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical and system coordination and support for the Birth Center, including Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby.
Coordinate nursing-unit communications and activities related to patient care among physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families.
Manage the desk area of the Birth Center units.
Facilitate the use of technology and coordinate downtime procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.