Health Unit Coordinator – University Hospital

Work Schedule :

50% FTE, 4, 8, or 12-hour day/evening. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00pm – 11:30pm and every other weekend 3:00pm - 11:30pm, with a holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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We are seeking a Health Unit Coordinator to:

• Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care including patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintain control and order under stressful conditions and periods of high unit activity, while utilizing effective and respectful communication with patients, families, and the health care team.
• U tilize excellent communication and organizational skills to support patient care.

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 adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Possess accurate keyboarding skills.
• Ability to quickly and appropriately prioritize tasks and manage interruptions.
• 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.
• Demonstrate exemplary telephone etiquette.

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.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison , Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in six medical and surgical specialties , with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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