Health Unit Coordinator *Part Time* - Prep and Recovery - Providence Anchorage

Agence PROvidence; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK seeks a Health Unit Coordinator for the Prep and Recovery department. This part-time role (0.5 FTE) supports unit activities and patient flow under supervision, coordinating information between teams and maintaining equipment.

The ideal candidate has Medical Terminology coursework within 90 days of hire; preferred Pharmacology coursework, HUC training, and certification from the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, plus at least 6

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Terminology coursework within 90 days of hire.
• Pharmacology coursework preferred.
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator training preferred.
• Certification by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators upon hire.
• Minimum 6 months experience in health care activities or an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit activities and flow of information between teams and other entities.
• Coordinate and facilitate movement of patients through the work area.
• Provide technical support by maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and stocking areas.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free and clean environment to support patient-focused care.
• Cross-train within the division to support other units.

Education

Medical Terminology coursework

Pharmacology coursework

Health Unit Coordinator training

National Association of Health Unit Coordinators certification

6 months healthcare experience

Job description

We are hiring for a Health Unit Coordinator position in the Prep and Recovery department at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!
Position is part time, 0.5 FTE, Day shift, Monday-Friday, 2PM - 6PM, 20 hours per week.
Under supervision this position is a key multi-skilled position within the units. Collaborates with team members to coordinate unit activities and flow of information between teams and other entities. Coordinates and facilitates movement of patients through work area. Provides technical support to the department by maintaining equipment, ordering supplies and stocking all areas that require equipment. Maintains a safe, hazard free and clean environment which facilitates quality patient focused care. Cross trains within the division to support needs of other units within division.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Completion of a Medical Terminology course within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Pharmacology.
• Coursework/Training Satisfactory completion of Health Unit Coordinator training.
• Upon hire: Certified Health Unit Coordinator - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators
• 6 months Experience in health care activities or institutional setting.

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