Health Unit Coordinator - Burn ICU

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for University Hospital in Madison, WI. This 0.60 FTE Day/Evening role involves 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7:30pm, Monday through Friday, with one weekend in three.

You’ll support the unit’s day-to-day operations and assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Responsibilities include answering phones, organizing files, managing databases, and maintaining accurate electronic health records.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• High School Diploma 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. 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Job description

Work Schedule

0.60 FTE, 24 hours per week. This is a Day/Evening position. Position has 12 hour shifts between the hours of 7am-7:30pm, Monday-Friday, and one in every third weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Job Description

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

• 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:

• 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 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

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.