HUC - Surgical Cardiac Thoracic ICU

Kettering Health; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to support patient care and maintain operational reliability on the nursing unit. The role focuses on facilitating communication, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Required are at least 6 months of healthcare, administrative, or customer service experience and CPR certification; preferred are a Health Unit Coordinator certificate, NAHUC certification, and BLS with familiarity in EHR systems.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in a healthcare, administrative, or customer service role.
• CPR certification.
• Completion of Health Unit Coordinator certificate program or coursework in medical terminology.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification from the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC).

Responsibilities

• Supports patient care and operational reliability by facilitating communication and managing administrative processes.
• Serves as a central resource for staff, patients, and families.
• Ensures accurate documentation within the nursing unit.
• Contributes to patient safety, access, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Administrative skills

Customer service

Education

CPR certification

Health Unit Coordinator certificate

BLS certification

NAHUC certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full-Time | Nights

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Health Unit Coordinator supports patient care and operational reliability by facilitating communication, managing administrative processes, and ensuring accurate documentation within the nursing unit. This role serves as a central resource for staff, patients, and families, contributing to patient safety, access, and regulatory compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.None required.6 months of experience in a healthcare, administrative, or customer service role.CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a Health Unit Coordinator certificate program or coursework in medical terminology. Experience in a medical environment or with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certification from the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC).