Health Unit Coordinator – Cardiology

Work Schedule :

30% FTE, 12 hours per week. 12-hour Day/Evening shifts scheduled every third Saturday and Sunday between 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Every Third Monday or Tuesday for a total of 12 hours per week. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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We are seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to:

• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Utilize excellent communication and organizational skills to support patient care.
• Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.

Education :

Minimum – High School Diploma.

Work Experience :

Minimum – One (1) year of experience in a medical or customer service environment or experience of a similar nature.

Preferred – One (1) year of experience in a medical environment.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

• Complete work timely and accurately.
• Ability to quickly and appropriately prioritize tasks and manage interruptions.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrate exemplary telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrate effective and respectful communication with patients, families and the healthcare team, using excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple requests being asked at once.

Physical Requirements :

Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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