Emergency Department- Health Unit Coordinator

Essentia Health; Superior, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator/Medical Secretary to support assigned unit(s). You will plan, organize, and implement non-nursing functions to improve workflow, unit productivity, and patient, family, visitor, and staff service.

Preferred candidates have hospital/clinic experience as health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist; no formal education required but related programs or experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a hospital/clinic setting as health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.
• Must be able to perform clerical and reception duties and support scheduling.
• No formal education required but preferred programs or equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement non-nursing functions to facilitate workflow and unit productivity.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Perform clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services.
• Assist with scheduling; observe telemetry monitoring when indicated and notify caregiver of changes.

Skills

Clerical skills

Reception duties

Customer service

Education

Health unit coordinator program

Medical secretary program

Job description

Education Qualifications:

This position plans, organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling; may be assigned to observe telemetry monitor when indicated notifying patient’s caregiver of any changes; and other duties as assigned.

Preferred candidates will have experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.

No educational requirement.

Preferred candidates will have

• Completion of a health unit coordinator program or medical secretary program
• If no formal education we will require 1 year experience or training in a hospital or clinic setting as a health unit coordinator, medical secretary, or medical receptionist.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No Certification or Licensure required

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.