Health Unit Coordinator - ED Kirkland (.6 FTE, Variable)

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a receptionist/clerical professional to support patient flow and unit communications. You will handle scheduling, nurse call systems, and daily record maintenance while working closely with nurses and the care team.

The role requires strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and experience with healthcare workflows. Union-backed position with comprehensive benefits and steady on-site hours.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for patient information.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patients, families and cross-functional team.
• Facilitates scheduling, phone coverage and nurse call system communication.
• Maintains patient records, CPOE and unit census daily.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges with Charge Nurse and departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Clerical duties

Healthcare experience

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Health Unit Coordinator course

Job description

Description

Wage Range: $25.47 - $39.10 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary

Responsible for clerical and reception functions and facilitating communication on assigned units.

Primary Duties

• Provides customer service to patients, families and the cross-functional team.
• Facilitates communications - scheduling, coverage of telephones and nurse call systems.
• Maintains patient records, CPOE and unit census records on a daily basis.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to the Charge Nurse and appropriate departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Must possess oral and written skills to efficiently communicate and process information regarding patients.

DESIRED for the position:

• 1 year of related experience in a similar setting
• Completion of a medical terminology course and/or a Health Unit Coordinator course.

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

Kirkland Employee Benefits | Kirkland, WA | EvergreenHealth

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. Union membership is optional.