Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - NICU (Per Diem)

Jobvite, Inc.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)

Participation in 457(b) retirementplan

Free parking

Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA seeks a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) for NICU support. The role focuses on welcoming families, coordinating clerical tasks, and communicating with care teams to keep daily operations smooth.

As a per diem position, duties include patient service, scheduling, and record maintenance, with opportunities to coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges alongside the Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills to efficiently communicate and process information regarding patients.
• One year of related experience in a similar setting.
• Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator course or related certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Clerical coordination

Education

High School diploma

Health Unit Coordinator course

Medical terminology course

Job description

Wage Range: $26.75 - $41.06 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:

As the first point of contact for many families and visitors, the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment within the NICU. The HUC coordinates clerical and reception functions, facilitates communication among the care team, and helps ensure smooth daily operations in support of our smallest patients and their families.

Primary Duties:

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

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

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

DESIRED for the position:

• One (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 the following benefits and resources for our per diem staff to help maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
• Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
• Free parking
• Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount

View a summary of our total rewards available to full and part time benefit eligible EvergreenHealth team members by clicking on the link below.

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.