Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

Trinity Health MI; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

403b with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

100% paid CEU

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator for a full-time night shift in Muskegon, MI. The role supports patient care teams by handling clerical tasks, coordinating patient orders, and communicating with physicians and departments to ensure smooth operations.

The HUC will document services, manage records, and assist with the preparation of patient information while aligning with the organization's mission and the CBAs governing scheduling, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school graduation required; Health Unit Coordinator experience preferred.
• Medical terminology course or equivalent experience.
• Ability to collect and organize data into user-friendly format.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Proficient data entry and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls, identifies self, contacts physicians, and relays messages between departments.
• Coordinates patient orders during hospitalization and follow-up after discharge.
• Processes orders for labs, imaging, Cardio, and Vasc; records on MAR sheets.
• Acquires medical records from internal and external sources for physicians and care teams.

Skills

High school diploma

Health Unit Coordinator experience

Medical terminology

Data entry and computers

Communication skills

Organization/record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Description

72hrs per pp - 7p-7:30a- weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

72hrs per pp - 7p-7:30a- weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA

Position Purpose

Great opportunity for a Health Unit Coordinator, HUC professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually!

Position Summary

Health Unit Coordinator, HUC works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent customer service by performing a variety of clerical and support staff functions related to the care of patients and documenting services provided. A Health Unit Coordinator, HUC is expected to obtain necessary information, prepare relevant documents, record information in patient records and support other health care providers in the delivery of service to patients.

What Health Unit Coordinator, HUC will do:

• Answers telephone using proper identification, contacts physicians, and completes communication requests with other departments. Notifies proper personnel after hours in order to complete or communicate as needed.
• Coordinates the patient orders while the patient is in the hospital plus any follow up after discharge.
• Processes orders by placing Labs, x-rays, Cardio, Vasc. Places orders in the computer as well as writing medications on MAR sheets.
• Acquires medical records, from internal and external hospitals for physicians, MSW, nursing homes and patients.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night Shift

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation required. Current Health Unit Coordinator experience preferred.
• Medical terminology course or equivalent experience required. Ability to collect and organize data into user-friendly format.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to meet position responsibilities. Write clearly and neatly.
• Knowledge of data entry and proficient use of computers required.
• Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
• 403b with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% paid CEU
• Paid Time Off

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.