Health Unit Coordinator: Patient Care & Office Support

Intermountain Healthcare; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare in Brighton, CO seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to support unit organization and patient care under nursing leadership. You will assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient flow, answer calls, and help coordinate physician orders and daily operations.

The role emphasizes clerical duties, EMR familiarity, teamwork, and strong customer service in a fast-paced hospital setting. Rotating shifts and on-site presence at Platte Valley Hospital are required.

Qualifications

• Clerical or customer service experience required.
• Preferred hospital secretary experience.
• Familiarity with EMR and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Answer unit telephones and relay information.
• Transcribe physician orders and support unit receptionist duties.
• Manage supplies and maintain unit records.
• Coordinate patient care activities with nursing and physicians.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Office Administration

Medical Records Management

Electronic Medical Records

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Organizing

Word Processing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Intermountain Healthcare in Brighton, CO seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to support unit organization and patient care under nursing leadership. You will assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient flow, answer calls, and help coordinate physician orders and daily operations.

The role emphasizes clerical duties, EMR familiarity, teamwork, and strong customer service in a fast-paced hospital setting. Rotating shifts and on-site presence at Platte Valley Hospital are required.