HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR

Socket.dev; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career pathways and tuition assistance

Academic partnership with MCW

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision, life, short/长

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Froedtert Health is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for the Birth Center (Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby). You will coordinate communications among physicians, nursing staff, and families and manage desk operations to ensure smooth patient care.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge and may require completion of a Health Unit Coordinator training program. On-site shifts include evenings and nights with holiday/weekend rotation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing unit communication with physicians, nursing staff, other departments and families.
• Manage the Birth Center desk area and facilitate use of technology.
• Coordinate downtime procedures and clerical/system coordination for patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Customer service

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Windows Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator training

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.600000

Standard Hours: 24.00

Shift: Shift 3

Shift Details: 7:00pm-7:30am, Holiday and weekend rotation required; Previous HUC experience preferred

Job Summary:

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for the Birth Center (Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby unit). 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 Birth Center units, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

Minimum of 6 months experience as a HUC 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 a 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. Interpersonal skills to gather and exchange information with patients, visitors and hospital staff in a courteous and supportive manner without exception. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. Working knowledge of Windows office systems and all office equipment preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

HUC certification is 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.