Patient Care & Unit Operations Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible schedules

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to manage daily unit operations and support patient care. The role includes answering phones, organizing files, coordinating admissions and discharges, and maintaining electronic health records.

This 0.60 FTE Day/Evening position requires flexibility with shifts (8- and 12-hour) and some weekends. Join a team dedicated to patient care and efficiency at University Hospital.

Qualifications

• No minimum education required.
• High School Diploma Preferred
• 1 year of experience in a medical or customer service environment required
• 1 year of experience in a medical environment 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 staff.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges with the clinical team.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Tools

Databases

EHR system

MS Office

Job description

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Health Unit Coordinator to manage daily unit operations and support patient care. The role includes answering phones, organizing files, coordinating admissions and discharges, and maintaining electronic health records.

This 0.60 FTE Day/Evening position requires flexibility with shifts (8- and 12-hour) and some weekends. Join a team dedicated to patient care and efficiency at University Hospital.