Evening Health Unit Coordinator – Acute Care & Cardiac Support

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System, Inc. seeks a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to join the Medical Surgical Unit at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The role provides clerical and administrative support to the nursing team and serves as a communication link between providers, patients, families, and hospital departments.

Responsibilities include monitoring electronic health records, processing physician orders, coordinating communications, and supporting exceptional patient care on the Medical Surgical Unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Typing skills of 20 wpm and computer skills required.
• Complete basic EKG course and/or score 85%+ on BMH EKG exam within six months of hire.
• Ability to work independently and calmly in emergencies.
• Excellent communication techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Professionally answer and direct calls from patients, family members, physicians, and ancillary departments.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly notify nursing staff of changes.
• Obtain and document vital signs; report abnormal findings.
• Maintain proficiency with computer and electronic health record systems.
• Relay messages accurately to providers, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize patient charts.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments and responsibilities.
• Perform cardiac monitoring duties and report status changes.
• Serve as unit receptionist and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Communication skills

Independent work ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Beloit Health System, Inc. seeks a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to join the Medical Surgical Unit at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The role provides clerical and administrative support to the nursing team and serves as a communication link between providers, patients, families, and hospital departments.

Responsibilities include monitoring electronic health records, processing physician orders, coordinating communications, and supporting exceptional patient care on the Medical Surgical Unit.