HEALTH UNIT COORD

Froedtert

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provides clerical and system coordination for inpatient care areas, managing the unit desk and facilitating technology use. Coordinates communication between physicians, nursing staff, other departments, patients, and families.

Qualifications

You have at least 6 months of experience as a Health Unit Coordinator and possess knowledge of medical terminology. You demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills, with a working knowledge of office systems preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

medical terminology

Windows office systems

Job Description

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.800000

Standard Hours: 32.00

Shift: Shift 3

Shift Details: (Multi-Unit) 2300-0700, A week M/TU/W/TH B and week M/TU/W/TH

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.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of 6 months experience as a Health Unit Coordinator 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 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. Ability to communicate clearly. Working knowledge of Windows office systems and all office equipment is preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

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.

Froedtert

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin 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 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes 10 hospital locations, more than 2,300 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics, draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. In our most recent fiscal year, outpatient visits were more than 1.6 million, inpatient admissions to our hospitals exceeded 57,500 and visits to our network physicians totaled more than 1.28 million. In addition to Froedtert Hospital, the network includes Froedtert Bluemound Rehabilitation Hospital, Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital and Froedtert Community Hospital with locations in Mequon, New Berlin, Oak Creek and Pewaukee. The health network represents the collaboration of Wisconsin’s largest multispecialty physician practice with two community-based physician groups. In 2017, an existing affiliation with the former United Hospital System was expanded to include what is now known as Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and related clinics in the network. In 2024, Froedtert Health and ThedaCare became one organization, making it possible for the health network to enhance access to care for more people in Wisconsin.
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