Health Unit Coordinator

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Ohio is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the inpatient unit on a PRN basis, working 12-hour shifts to support patient admissions, discharges, and nurse call communications. You will help maintain patient records, coordinate with clinical staff, and ensure smooth information flow across the care team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification, with Health Unit Coordinator certification and prior healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) certification is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare settings and knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Previous HUC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator manages the communication center of the inpatient nursing units, communicating courteously, effectively, and efficiently with all customers.
• Completes clinical information system and patient record responsibilities including admission, discharge, and transfers, patient registration, obtaining and updating insurance information; ensures that records are complete and accurate to allow for patient billing.
• Ensures nursing staff is aware of patient needs communicated to the HUC through the nurse call system.
• Notifies appropriate staff during emergency situations, acute admissions, and discharges.
• Provides assistance as needed to the nursing staff.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

BLS certification

Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) certification

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Shriners Children's Ohio has an opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator in our Inpatient Unit. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children’s lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.

Hours: This is a PRN position and the individual would work 12 hour shifts on an as needed basis to cover PTO.

Key Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator manages the communication center of the inpatient nursing units, communicating courteously, effectively, and efficiently with all customers.
• Completes clinical information system and patient record responsibilities including admission, discharge, and transfers, patient registration, obtaining and updating insurance information; ensures that records are complete and accurate to allow for patient billing.
• Ensures nursing staff is aware of patient needs communicated to the HUC through the nurse call system.
• Notifies appropriate staff during emergency situations, acute admissions, and discharges.
• Provides assistance as needed to the nursing staff.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) certification
• Experience in a healthcare setting and medical terminology
• Previous HUC experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.