Health Unit Coordinator

Shriners Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Ohio has an opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator in our Inpatient Unit. This PRN position covers 12-hour shifts to support PTO coverage while maintaining high-quality patient care.

The role focuses on coordinating the unit’s communication center, admissions, discharges, and registrations, with emphasis on accurate records and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the communication center of inpatient nursing units with courteous, effective interaction.
• Handles admission, discharge, and transfers; maintains patient registration and insurance information for billing.
• Ensures nursing staff are aware of patient needs via nurse call system; notifies staff during emergencies and patient transitions.
• Provides assistance to nursing staff as needed to support patient care.
• Maintains complete and accurate records to support billing and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma / GED

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

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.

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.