Health Unit Coordinator

Talentify; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career pathways

Tuition assistance

Academic partnership MCW

Referral bonuses

403b retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Free workplace clinics

Employee assistance program

Adoption assistance

Moving assistance

Job summary

Froedtert Health in West Bend, WI, seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to support inpatient care areas with clerical and systems coordination, coordinating nursing unit communications with physicians, staff, patients, and families.

This on-site role features a 0.4 FTE schedule (16 hours/week), shift 2 (1430–2200). Six months of HUC experience and medical terminology knowledge are preferred; HS diploma and formal HUC training are valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and system coordination and support for the inpatient care areas.
• Coordinate nursing unit communication and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families related to patient care.
• Manage the desk area of the inpatient unit, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Analytical skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator training

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.400000

Standard Hours:16.00

Shift: Shift 2

Shift Details:

ICU-MCU, 1430-2200, A wk M/S/S B wk F

Job Summary:

The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for the inpatient care areas. 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 inpatient unit, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of 6 months experience as a Health Unit Coordinator 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 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. Ability to communicate clearly. Working knowledge of Windows office systems and all office equipment is preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

HUC Certification 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.