Health Unit Coordinator

bannerhealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the evenings to support an assigned patient care area. The role combines administrative duties with customer service to promote organized care delivery and effective communication among physicians, nurses, patients and staff. The position operates 6 p.m.

to 12:30 p.m. on weekdays with rotating holidays, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills and familiarity with medical terminology and office

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• About 1 year of medical clerical experience.
• Excellent organizational, human-relations, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer literacy.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and background affidavit if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support operating efficiency.
• Process patient admissions, record bed assignments, create face sheets and patient labels.
• Maintain complete patient records (admissions, transfers, discharges, progress notes, and consent forms).
• Enter pending discharges, coordinate appointments, and process discharges.
• Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions and reconcile orders.
• Monitor electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptops.
• Interact with unit secretaries and staff at all facility levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unit secretary program (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location

Mesa, Arizona

Position Summary

Banner Heart Hospital is currently seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support an assigned patient care area. The role involves administrative and customer‑service tasks to promote an organized and efficient delivery of care. The coordinator facilitates communication among physicians, nurses, patients, and other internal or external contacts. This is a full‑time evening shift (6 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., weeks and rotating holidays).

Core Functions

• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support operating efficiency.
• Process patient admissions, record bed assignments, create face sheets and patient labels.
• Maintain complete patient records, including admissions, transfers, discharges, progress notes, and consent forms.
• Enter pending discharges, coordinate appointments, and process discharges.
• Maintain office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisitions and reconcile orders.
• Monitor electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptops.
• Work under local supervision and support assigned unit; interact with unit secretaries and staff at all facility levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• About 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office.
• Excellent organizational, human‑relations, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy; proficiency with office software and keyboarding.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and Criminal History Affidavit (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed unit secretary program and BLS certification.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

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