Health Unit Coordinator ICU CCU

Banner Health; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a part-time Health Unit Coordinator for the ICU/CCU at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center. The role provides administrative support, coordinates patient flow, and ensures accurate recordkeeping to improve patient experience.

The position requires strong organization and communication skills, with a focus on customer service in a high-demand hospital setting. Working 8am–4:30pm, three days per week, at a busy Northwest Valley facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred, in hospital/clinic.
• Excellent organizational, human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support unit operations and customer service.
• Process patient admissions, bed assignments, and print labels; request outside records as needed.
• Maintain complete patient records including admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Coordinate patient appointments and pending discharges; assist with timely discharge processes.
• Maintain office supplies and tracking of equipment; ensure tools are available when needed.
• Interact with patients, families, and staff to provide a welcoming, efficient environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Unit secretary program

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name: ICU/CCU‑Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Administrative Services

Good health care is key to a good life. We’re certified as a Great Place To Work® and are looking for professionals to help us make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is dedicated to a high-tech, high-touch philosophy of care that has kept us a top healthcare choice in the Northwest Valley for more than 20 years.

We are deeply committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care along with an excellent patient care experience.

As a Health Unit Coordinator in our ICU/CCU, you are involved first-hand in providing care that improves patient experience through your interactions and engagement with patients and families.

Teamwork is STRONG in this department! You will support both patients and staff, while providing a welcoming environment to those whose care we provide.

Join us as we improve the lives of the patients we care for through outstanding patient care and support.

Schedule: Part-time, day shift (3 days/week)

Hours: 8am - 4:30pm

Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals.

With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. The position facilitates communication between physicians, nurses and physicians, calls in Consults and acts as a liaison with all other internal departments and external contacts.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.
• Processes patient admissions, records bed assignments in system, makes face sheets and prints patient labels upon admission. Orders outside records from other facilities and Physician’s offices.
• Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. May be responsible for QC/validations.
• Enters pending discharges into the system. Coordinates patient appointments for procedures and treatments that may be required prior to timely discharge. Processes patient discharges.
• Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery.
• Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
• This position works under local supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with other health unit secretaries and other staff at all levels throughout the facility. Customers are patients, families, physicians, unit staff, case managers, patient service staff and medical records staff. Interacts with a wide variety of external customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience; preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service.

Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.

Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy is required.

The position requires knowledge of commonly used office software and keyboarding skills.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program and BLS certification is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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