HEALTH UNIT COORD

Froedtert Health; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career pathways & Tuition assistance

Academic partnership with Medical MCW

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 403b

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short &

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Froedtert Health in West Bend, WI is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for an on-site 0.875 FTE shift in the ICU/MCU environment. The role supports inpatient care with clerical and coordination duties, interfacing with physicians, nursing staff and families to streamline patient care and downtime procedures.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of HUC experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Training and licensure as HUC are preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months experience as a Health Unit Coordinator is preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge required or must satisfactorily complete course within first 6 months of employment.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of formal Health Unit Coordinator training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing unit communication and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families related to patient care.
• Manages the desk area of the inpatient unit, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HUC training program

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

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Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.875000

Standard Hours: 35.00

Shift Details: 0.875FTE, ICU-MCU, 1430-2300, A week: TU/W/TH/F; B week: M/TU/W/S/S

Job Summary: The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for the inpatient care areas. Coordinates nursing unit communication and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families related to patient care. The Health Unit Coordinator manages the desk area of the inpatient unit, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: A minimum of 6 months experience as a Health Unit Coordinator is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Medical terminology knowledge required or must satisfactorily complete course within first 6 months of employment. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Completion of formal Health Unit Coordinator training program is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Must have the ability to adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment. Exemplary telephone etiquette and customer service skills are required. Must possess analytical skills to gather and interpret routine data, maintain semi-complex records and organize work. Ability to communicate clearly. Working knowledge of Windows office systems and all office equipment is preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: HUC Certification preferred

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.