Health Unit Coordinator - Patient Flow & Admin Support

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking Health Unit Coordinators to provide administrative support in an assigned patient care area, facilitating communication among physicians, nurses and patients, and coordinating routine tasks.

The role offers full-time and part-time day shifts, with self-scheduling, weekend and holiday rotations, and differential pay for weekend and night shifts. A strong emphasis on accuracy, organization and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and families; manage front desk duties.
• Process admissions and populate patient records.
• Maintain complete patient records and ensure chart accessibility.
• Coordinate discharges and appointment scheduling.
• Order and track supplies; manage equipment.
• Liaise between physicians, nurses and other departments.
• Handle calls, consults and external inquiries.

Skills

Medical clerical experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking Health Unit Coordinators to provide administrative support in an assigned patient care area, facilitating communication among physicians, nurses and patients, and coordinating routine tasks.

The role offers full-time and part-time day shifts, with self-scheduling, weekend and holiday rotations, and differential pay for weekend and night shifts. A strong emphasis on accuracy, organization and customer service is essential.