Health Unit Coordinator: Care Coordination & EMR Support

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI seeks a frontline coordinator to support patient care by coordinating tests and treatments across departments and maintaining EMR accuracy. The role emphasizes excellent communication, detail orientation, and reliable completion of admissions and discharge paperwork.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED/HSED, no prior experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with strong teamwork and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/HSED required.
• No experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tests and treatments between departments for patients on nursing units.
• Facilitate communications to support patient care, including multi-line phone systems and paging.
• Maintain EMR and other computer systems for ordering patient supplies and equipment.
• Process daily patient charges and related procedures in the system.
• Prepare admission, transfer and discharge chart forms and routing of medical records.
• Verify patient demographics, identification, and registration in the medical record.
• Maintain positive patient relations and effective communication within the health care team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care needs and contribute to department standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HSED

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, WI seeks a frontline coordinator to support patient care by coordinating tests and treatments across departments and maintaining EMR accuracy. The role emphasizes excellent communication, detail orientation, and reliable completion of admissions and discharge paperwork.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED/HSED, no prior experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment with strong teamwork and patient-focused service.