Health Unit Coordinator - Medical/Surgical

UW Health • Madison, WI

4d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Health unit coordinator’s play a key role on each unit, by providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for patients, families, and visitors. This role manages and facilitates the day-to-day operations of a unit, answers phones, organizes files, orders supplies, handles correspondence, manages databases, and provides general support to patients, family members and other staff. The HUC is often considered the backbone of the unit, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This position utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to support patient care and collaborates with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. The role requires a high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• 1 year of experience in a medical or customer service environment or experience of a similar nature Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in a medical environment Preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate the day-to-day operations of a unit.
• Answer phones, organize files, order supplies, handle correspondence, manage databases, and provide general support to patients, family members and other staff.
• Utilize excellent communication and organizational skills to support patient care.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.

Benefits

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

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