Health Unit Coordinator

Health Unit Coordinator

Shriners Children's Chicago an opportunity for a part-time / day shift Health Unit Coordinator in our Inpatient Unit. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most. Hours: This is a 0.8 FTE / 32 hrs. weekly day shift position.

Compensation Information: The pay range for this position is $18.65/hour - $27.98/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• The Health Unit Coordinator manages the communication center of the inpatient nursing units, communicating courteously, effectively, and efficiently with all customers.
• Completes clinical information system and patient record responsibilities including admission, discharge, and transfers, patient registration, obtaining and updating insurance information; ensures that records are complete and accurate to allow for patient billing.
• Ensures nursing staff is aware of patient needs communicated to the HUC through the nurse call system.
• Notifies appropriate staff during emergency situations, acute admissions, and discharges.
• Provides assistance as needed to the nursing staff.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED
• BLS certification

Preferred:

• Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) certification
• Experience in a healthcare setting and medical terminology
• Previous HUC experience