Health Unit Coordinator- Acute Care

beloithealthsystem; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System in Beloit, WI is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support the Medical Surgical & Intermediate Care units at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on clerical and administrative duties, coordinating communications, and assisting nursing teams to ensure smooth patient care.

This position requires strong typing, basic EKG knowledge, and solid computer skills, with 24–32 hours per week on the 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• Typing 20 wpm and basic computer skills required.
• Basic EKG course completed or 85% on BMH EKG exam within six months of hire.
• Ability to work independently and respond calmly to emergencies.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct calls professionally.
• Monitor telemetry and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Document vital signs accurately.
• Maintain proficiency with computer and EMR systems.
• Prepare and organize patient charts.
• Serve as unit receptionist and assist with supplies.
• Relay messages accurately to providers and departments.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

EKG knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Emergency response

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

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:24-32 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department:Medical Surgical and Intermediate Care/Cardiac Stepdown Units

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.