Health Unit Coordinator

Aspire Rural Health System; Cass City (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health System in Cass City, MI is hiring a Health Unit Coordinator to support the Med/Surg team. The role coordinates patient info, collaborates with families and staff, and helps ensure smooth unit operations to deliver high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, Health Unit Coordinator certification preferred, CENA certification required, and strong communication, problem-solving, and computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CENA certification is required.
• HUC certification preferred.
• Experience or exposure to health unit coordination is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates management of patient information for patients, families and staff.
• Collaborates with health team to ensure smooth unit operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tact and diplomacy

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator certification

CENA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

OPEN POSITION:

Position: Health Unit Coordinator Department: Med/Surg

Location: Cass City, MI Hours: Full Time. Days. Full Benefits

Aspire Rural Health System is hiring a Health Unit Coordinator. We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Health Unit Coordinator preferred.
• Competency Evaluated Nursing Assistant (CENA) required.
• Experience as a Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk or as a CENA preferred.
• Demonstrated appropriate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate with all populations in an effective and professional manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work in a timely manner with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Demonstrated ability to respond well to supervision and to work independently when appropriate.
• Demonstrated excellence with communication skills, both written and orally.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy, attention to their importance, and understanding of responsibility involved.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and Excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates and facilitates the management of information relating to patients, families, staff, physicians, ancillary services and the public. Works collaboratively with all members of the health team utilizing excellent interpersonal skills.

“Aspire Rural Health Systems are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aspire Rural Health System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources.”