Health Unit Coordinator ED

Ascension • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Health Unit Coordinator in the Emergency Department at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. The position is part-time and works the night shift. The Health Unit Coordinator will manage front-office interactions, support clinicians with essential software tasks, coordinate patient appointments and administrative meetings, execute general office duties, and maintain operational data.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• BLS Provider preferred within 1 month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-office interactions, including greeting patients and visitors, screening calls, and facilitating clear communication among patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Support clinicians with essential software tasks, including order entry, patient transfers, discharges, and the assembly and maintenance of patient charts.
• Organize patient appointments and administrative meetings, including room arrangements and required notifications.
• Execute general office duties such as filing and distributing mail to support the assigned clinical area.
• Maintain operational data, including staff schedules, timekeeping records, and accurate meeting minutes.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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