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0 Standard Hours :20.00
Shift 2 0.5FTE, 4SW, 1430-2300, A wk W/S/S B wk W/F
The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for the inpatient care areas. Coordinates nursing unit communication and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families related to patient care. The Health Unit Coordinator manages the desk area of the inpatient unit, facilitating the use of technology and coordinating downtime procedures.
Other information: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None. EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: A minimum of 6 months experience as a Health Unit Coordinator is preferred. EDUCATION REQUIRED: Medical terminology knowledge required or must satisfactorily complete course within first 6 months of employment.
EDUCATION PREFERRED: High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Completion of formal Health Unit Coordinator training program is preferred. TRAINING REQUIRED: None.
TRAINING PREFERRED: None. SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Must have the ability to adapt to changes in a fast paced work environment. Exemplary telephone etiquette and customer service skills are required.
Must possess analytical skills to gather and interpret routine data, maintain semi-complex records and organize work. Ability to communicate clearly. SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED: Working knowledge of Windows office systems and all office equipment is preferred.
LICENSURE REQUIRED: None. LICENSURE PREFERRED: HUC Certification preferred Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education.
Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce.
We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961.
We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
Evenings shift
About the role
The Health Unit Coordinator provides clerical and system coordination and support for the inpatient care areas. Coordinates nursing unit communication and activities with physicians, nursing staff, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families related to patient care.