Health Unit Coordinator, Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Health unit coordinators 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. Responsibilities include answering phones, organizing files, ordering supplies, handling correspondence, managing databases, and providing general support to patients, family members, and other staff. The Health Unit Coordinator 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, collaborates with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and uses 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.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• 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
• referral bonus

What This Job Offers

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