Health Unit Coordinator - Patient Care & Admin Support

Trinity Health; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to perform clerical duties supporting nursing units and patient care teams. You will work under RN/LPN supervision, assisting with patient care tasks as needed to enhance quality and satisfaction.

Full-time position (36 hours/week), 6:00am–6:30pm, with weekend and holiday rotation. Prior hospital/medical office experience and typing with medical terminology are preferred; English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years' experience (non-medical secretary okay; hospital/medical office preferred).
• Typing with knowledge of medical terminology and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• English literacy and clear communication with patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Acts as receptionist and assists in-patient care delivery when appropriate.
• Answers calls promptly and directs questions to the right party.
• Ensures messages reach appropriate staff and helps with patient calls.
• Greets patients and visitors and directs them to the right area.
• Maintains familiarity with nursing unit computer applications.
• Able to work across at least two nursing units within one year.

Skills

Receptionist duties

Typing with medical terminology

Multitasking

Effective patient communication

Education

Medical Secretary / Administrative Secretary / Medical Assistant degree preferred

Tools

Mainframe information systems

Database software

Job description

MercyOne Health System in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to perform clerical duties supporting nursing units and patient care teams. You will work under RN/LPN supervision, assisting with patient care tasks as needed to enhance quality and satisfaction.

Full-time position (36 hours/week), 6:00am–6:30pm, with weekend and holiday rotation. Prior hospital/medical office experience and typing with medical terminology are preferred; English communication is essential.