Health Unit Coordinator - Acute Surgical Specialties

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to manage day-to-day unit operations, answer phones, organize files, order supplies, handle correspondence, manage databases, and provide general support to patients, families and staff.

You will collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate patient admissions, transfers and discharges, maintain accurate electronic health records, and perform clerical duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year of experience in a medical or customer service environment or experience of a similar nature Required
• 1 year of experience in a medical environment Preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate the day-to-day operations of a unit.
• Answer phones, organize files, order supplies, handle correspondence, manage databases, and provide general support to patients, family members and other staff.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

This is a Day/Evening position mostly Evenings (3pm-11:30pm) with 12-hour shift every third Friday 7am-7:30pm and every third weekend 12-hour shifts 7am-7:30pm. Every third weekend rotation. Holiday rotation may be required.

Work Schedule

This is a Day/Evening position mostly Evenings (3pm-11:30pm) with 12-hour shift every third Friday 7am-7:30pm and every third weekend 12-hour shifts 7am-7:30pm. Every third weekend rotation. Holiday rotation may be required.

Be part of something remarkable.

Health unit coordinator's play a key role on each unit, by providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for patients, families, and visitors.

We Are Seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) To

• Manage and facilitate the day-to-day operations of a unit.
• Answer phones, organize files, order supplies, handle correspondence, manage databases, and provide general support to patients, family members and other staff. You are often considered the backbone of the unit, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Utilize excellent communication and organizational skills to support patient care.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.

At UW Health, You Will Have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of experience in a medical or customer service environment or experience of a similar nature Required
• 1 year of experience in a medical environment Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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 faculty member 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

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