Health Unit Coordinator: Patient Care & Admin

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness & mental health programs

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support patient flow and unit operations on a designated inpatient unit. You will coordinate admissions, discharges, and daily care while maintaining clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and care teams.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, teamwork, and adherence to Covenant’s mission of Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support admissions, discharges, and daily care coordination.
• Maintain patient charts and admission folders.
• Assist in calls, staffing, and on-call physician log.
• Monitor patient-related documentation and chart checks.
• Ensure unit appearance and stocking of supplies.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Typing 25 wpm

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Medical Terminology course

Medical Office Professional/Medical Assistant program

Health Unit Coordinator Course/experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Office equipment

Charting software

Job description

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support patient flow and unit operations on a designated inpatient unit. You will coordinate admissions, discharges, and daily care while maintaining clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and care teams.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, teamwork, and adherence to Covenant’s mission of Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.