Surgical Unit Health Coordinator — Admin & Care Hub

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator I in the Surgical Unit at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. You will ensure seamless communication among patients, families, nurses, physicians and staff to support high-quality care.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining charts and EMRs, supporting staffing/scheduling, and managing unit supplies while meeting regulatory requirements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of clerical/administrative experience involving office procedures, communication, and recordkeeping.
• Substitution: an associate or bachelor's degree may substitute for all required experience.
• Knowledge & Skills: medical terminology and EMR systems; strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills; ability to prioritize tasks; proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and other unit activities with accurate documentation.
• Manage patient charts, unit logs, EMRs, and communicate information to clinical staff; act as communication hub for nursing unit.
• Support staffing and scheduling by assisting with staffing coordination, schedule changes, staff notifications, and time/attendance.
• Monitor unit supplies and inventory; prepare reports; keep nursing station organized and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Medical terminology

Electronic medical record systems

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Prioritization

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is seeking a Health Unit Coordinator I in the Surgical Unit at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. You will ensure seamless communication among patients, families, nurses, physicians and staff to support high-quality care.

Responsibilities include coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining charts and EMRs, supporting staffing/scheduling, and managing unit supplies while meeting regulatory requirements in a fast-paced