Health Unit Coordinator- Acute Care

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a dedicated Health Unit Coordinator to join our Medical Surgical and Intermediate Care Units at Beloit Memorial Hospital. Shift: 2nd shift, schedule 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., 24–32 hours per week.

The Health Unit Coordinator will provide clerical and administrative support to the nursing team, monitor electronic medical records, process physician orders, coordinate communications, and help ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct calls from patients, families, physicians, and departments.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and notify staff of changes.
• Document vital signs and report abnormalities promptly.
• Maintain proficiency with EMR systems.
• Relay information accurately to providers and staff.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize patient charts.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily assignments.
• Perform cardiac monitoring duties and report changes in status.
• Serve as unit receptionist and assist with supplies.
• Answer and direct calls in a professional manner.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Computer skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.