Health Unit Admin & Patient Flow Specialist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,279,000 - 66,764,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to serve as the central administrative and communication hub for the nursing station, ensuring efficient patient flow and supportive operations. Daily duties include clerical/reception tasks, managing supply and equipment requests, and handling admissions, discharges, and transfers.

You will maintain records, check charts, and respond to call lights, while collaborating with the healthcare team

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central administrative hub for the nursing station.
• Perform clerical/reception duties and manage supply/equipment requests.
• Handle admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintain records, check charts, obtain documents, and process/transfer orders.
• Answer call lights and incoming calls, directing them appropriately.
• Assist with medication retrieval/delivery as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to serve as the central administrative and communication hub for the nursing station, ensuring efficient patient flow and supportive operations. Daily duties include clerical/reception tasks, managing supply and equipment requests, and handling admissions, discharges, and transfers.

You will maintain records, check charts, and respond to call lights, while collaborating with the healthcare team