Health Unit Coordinator

Swedish American; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you will play a vital role in supporting unit operations and enhancing patient care. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance. You'll have the opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment, ensuring effective communication and coordination of care. With abundant career growth opportunities and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Short and Long-term Disability

Paternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Medical secretarial experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of data entry skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports unit functioning and enhances smooth operations.
• Processes information using the hospital computer system.
• Coordinates and provides patient care delivery.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Data Entry

Education

Medical Secretarial Experience

Job description

Full Time · Day/Eve · Monday through Friday, 9am to 5:30pm

FTE: 1

80

Pay Range: $17.27 - $23.32 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides support for the Unit functioning. Processes and communicates information utilizing the hospital computer system. Functions as an internal member of the patient care team to enhance smooth Unit operations through communication and teamwork. Assists with coordination and provision of patient care delivery. Serves as unit liaison with inter departmental communications.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Medical secretarial experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Maintain Bi-annual CPR required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal, written, organizational and customer service skills required. Must be able to read, write legibly and communicate effectively in English. Strong phone etiquette skills required. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions. Familiarity with medical terminology preferred. Basic knowledge of data entry skills preferred. Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.