Evening Health Unit Coordinator — Patient Care Champion

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Unit Secretary Health Unit Coordinator for the Medical Care Center on the evening shift. The role supports a 24-bed unit serving adult general medical and medical oncology patients, with a rotating weekend schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nurse managers, managing patient records, and ensuring accurate orders and tests are entered, while maintaining confidentiality and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to assess and determine situations requiring an interpreter and to use interpreter services effectively

Responsibilities

• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.
• Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Coordinates all work with the Manager and Charge Nurse.
• Retrieves all lab results from computer and bring results to the attention of the nurse caring for the patient.
• Interacts professionally with patients/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer knowledge

Interpreting services ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Unit Secretary Health Unit Coordinator for the Medical Care Center on the evening shift. The role supports a 24-bed unit serving adult general medical and medical oncology patients, with a rotating weekend schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nurse managers, managing patient records, and ensuring accurate orders and tests are entered, while maintaining confidentiality and high-quality patient care.