Per Diem Health Unit Coordinator – Mental Health Admin

Socket.dev; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union shift differential

Job summary

Wellfound is hiring a Per diem Health Unit Coordinator to join our team at Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital in Tacoma, WA. This role supports patient care through clerical, reception and scheduling duties under a Registered Nurse, with responsibilities across patient data, communications and coordination.

Shifts are 12 hours, 7:00–19:30 or 19:00–07:30, and compensation ranges on an hourly union scale with a weekend differential. BLS certification and healthcare admin experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• One year administrative support in healthcare required, preferably in a mental health setting
• Supports patient care in general clerical, reception and scheduling duties
• Fosters positive customer relations and communications

Responsibilities

• Enters/transcribes orders into information system and communicates orders to involved departments
• Performs receptionist duties at the assigned station and handles communications
• Updates and verifies patient data in information system; maintains unit records
• Aids in making appointments and maintains a neat, organized work environment
• Orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment; reports problems with supplies or equipment
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment and adheres to standards
• Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives

Job description

Wellfound is hiring a Per diem Health Unit Coordinator to join our team at Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital in Tacoma, WA. This role supports patient care through clerical, reception and scheduling duties under a Registered Nurse, with responsibilities across patient data, communications and coordination.

Shifts are 12 hours, 7:00–19:30 or 19:00–07:30, and compensation ranges on an hourly union scale with a weekend differential. BLS certification and healthcare admin experience required.