Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - NICU

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network provides high-quality patient communication, monitoring, and support for care delivery in a pediatric environment.

This per diem, variable-shift role emphasizes strong interpersonal communication and collaboration with Clinical Director and RNs to ensure smooth patient services.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Unit Secretary vocational training course or currently enrolled in clinical education program OR previous patient care experience of one (1) year or equivalent clerical experience of one (1) year in a medical setting

Responsibilities

• You will perform receptionist and communications duties
• Support care delivery and services to patients from diverse ethnic and social groups
• You will regularly utilize your independent decision-making capacities and strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and/or RN for optimal care delivery and patient services

Skills

Reception duties

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Unit Secretary vocational training

1 year patient care experience or equivalent clerical experience

Job description

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 0.01 Shift: Per Diem Schedule: Variable shifts.

Position Summary

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is an excellent opportunity in providing high-quality patient care, monitoring, and mobility. If you are a skilled communicator and love being the focal communication source, this is the job for you.

As an HUC at MultiCare, you will hone your patient care and monitoring skills, nurture your communications development, and collaborate in support of care and delivery of patient services

Responsibilities

• You will perform receptionist and communications duties
• Support care delivery and services to patients from diverse ethnic and social groups
• You will regularly utilize your independent decision-making capacities and strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with Clinical Director and/or RN for optimal care delivery and patient services

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Unit Secretary vocational training course or currently enrolled in clinical education program OR previous patient care experience of one (1) year or equivalent clerical experience of one (1) year in a medical setting

About Mary Bridge Children's

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children's care.

Well-being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $23.18 - $35.25 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.