HEALTH UNIT COORD

Froedtert•Menomonee Falls, WI

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for inpatient care areas. The role coordinates nursing unit communications and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families in relation to patient care. The coordinator manages the inpatient unit desk, facilitates the use of technology, and coordinates downtime procedures. This is an on-site position at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The schedule is a 0.4 FTE position with 16 standard hours, working a third-shift overnight schedule from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The schedule is described as NOC multi-unit, with an A week of Friday and a B week of Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 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.
Health Unit Coordinator certification.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical and system coordination and support for inpatient care areas.
Coordinate nursing unit communications and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families in relation to patient care.
Manage the desk area of the inpatient unit.
Facilitate the use of technology and coordinate downtime procedures.