Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

UVA Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plans & Flexible SPEND

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to serve as the operational center for the Emergency Department, ensuring seamless communication, patient flow, and team connectivity in a high‑stakes critical care setting.

You will work alongside nurses, physicians, and support services to move information and resources efficiently while upholding exceptional patient and family experiences in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: None.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the medical record in good form.
• Communicates effectively using established systems/protocols.
• Communicates effectively with ancillary departments.
• Maintains unit supplies/forms appropriately.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

In a critical care environment where every second matters, the Healthcare Unit Coordinator serves as the operational center that keeps communication flowing, patients moving, and care teams connected. This highly visible role is essential to the success of the Emergency Department (ED) and directly supports the delivery of exceptional patient and family experiences.

As a Health Unit Coordinator in the ED, you will be the central point of coordination for a busy, fast-paced intensive care environment. Working alongside nurses, physicians, support services, patients, and families, you will help ensure that critical information, resources, and patient care activities move efficiently throughout the unit while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture. Success in this role requires exceptional organization, strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Key responsibilities

• Maintains the medical record in good form.
• Communicates effectively using established systems/protocols.
• Communicates effectively with ancillary departments.
• Maintains unit supplies/forms appropriately.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and contributes to and assists with the professional development of others.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: No experience required.

Licensure:None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $15.00 - $28.40 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .