HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR

Job Summary :

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 duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION :

Minimum of 6 months experience as a HUC is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION :

Medical terminology knowledge required or must satisfactorily complete course within first 6 months of employment. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Completion of a formal Health Unit Coordinator training program is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION :

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. Interpersonal skills to gather and exchange information with patients, visitors and hospital staff in a courteous and supportive manner without exception. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. Working knowledge of Windows office systems and all office equipment preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION :

HUC certification is 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.