Healthcare Unit Coordinator - Patient Care Backbone

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Wellness options at work

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (FLOAT) to support the day-to-day operations of a hospital unit. The role involves handling phones, organizing files, ordering supplies, and maintaining databases, while ensuring accurate medical records and smooth patient flow across admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The position is 0.60 FTE (24 hours per week) with a mix of day/evening shifts (8 and 12 hour), some weekends, and locations across University Hospital, American

Qualifications

• No minimum education required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate the day-to-day operations of a unit.
• Answer phones, organize files, order supplies, handle correspondence, manage databases, and provide general support to patients, family members and other staff.
• Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator (FLOAT) to support the day-to-day operations of a hospital unit. The role involves handling phones, organizing files, ordering supplies, and maintaining databases, while ensuring accurate medical records and smooth patient flow across admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The position is 0.60 FTE (24 hours per week) with a mix of day/evening shifts (8 and 12 hour), some weekends, and locations across University Hospital, American