Cardiothoracic Health Unit Coordinator - 0.7 FTE (28h/wk) Flexible

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support daily unit operations at University Hospital. The position is part-time (0.7 FTE), with 28 hours per week and a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts, including mornings, evenings, and some weekends.

The HUC role focuses on welcoming patients and families, answering phones, organizing files, coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining accurate records, and providing clerical support to the clinical team.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a medical or customer service environment or experience of a similar nature required.
• 1 year of experience in a medical environment preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to support patient care.

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.
• Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UW Health in Madison is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to support daily unit operations at University Hospital. The position is part-time (0.7 FTE), with 28 hours per week and a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts, including mornings, evenings, and some weekends.

The HUC role focuses on welcoming patients and families, answering phones, organizing files, coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining accurate records, and providing clerical support to the clinical team.