Health Unit Coordinator- Acute Care

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System, Inc. seeks a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to join the Medical Surgical Unit at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The role provides clerical and administrative support to the nursing team and serves as a communication link between providers, patients, families, and hospital departments.

Responsibilities include monitoring electronic health records, processing physician orders, coordinating communications, and supporting exceptional patient care on the Medical Surgical Unit.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Typing skills of 20 wpm and computer skills required.
• Complete basic EKG course and/or score 85%+ on BMH EKG exam within six months of hire.
• Ability to work independently and calmly in emergencies.
• Excellent communication techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Professionally answer and direct calls from patients, family members, physicians, and ancillary departments.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly notify nursing staff of changes.
• Obtain and document vital signs; report abnormal findings.
• Maintain proficiency with computer and electronic health record systems.
• Relay messages accurately to providers, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize patient charts.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments and responsibilities.
• Perform cardiac monitoring duties and report status changes.
• Serve as unit receptionist and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Communication skills

Independent work ability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Beloit Health System is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to join our Acute Care Teams in our Medical Surgical & Intermediate Units at Beloit Memorial Hospital.

• Shift: 2nd shift
• Schedule: 2:45p-11:15p
• Hours per week:24 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department:Medical Surgical Unit

In this important role, the Health Unit Coordinator will provide clerical and administrative support to the nursing team while serving as a key communication link between providers, patients, families, and hospital departments. The Health Unit Coordinator helps ensure smooth daily operations by monitoring electronic medical records, processing physician orders, coordinating communication, and supporting exceptional patient care.

The Health Unit Coordinator:

• Professionally answer and direct calls from patients, family members, physicians, and ancillary departments.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly notify nursing staff of any changes.
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, reporting any abnormal findings in a timely manner.
• Maintain proficiency with all computer and electronic health record systems.
• Communicate information and relay messages accurately and efficiently to providers, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize patient charts.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments and responsibilities.
• Perform cardiac monitoring duties and appropriately report changes in patient status.
• Serve as the unit receptionist and assist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Answers and directs calls from patients, family members, physicians, and ancillary departments in a professional and pleasant manner.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required
• Requires typing skills of 20 wpm and computer skills.
• Required to have completed basic EKG course and/or score 85% or higher on BMH EKG exam within six months of hire.
• Requires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Requires excellent communication technique.