About this role

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) provides the clerical support to the clinical team in carrying out the daily functions of patient care. The HUC is responsible for transcription of physician's orders, maintaining the patient's medical record, related forms and documents from admission to discharge. Provides the communication link for processing information/requests to and from patients, staff, visitors, physicians, and other departments or agencies.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. HUC education from college or vocational school preferred.

Years of Experience: 1-2 years equivalent customer service experience.

Required Skills and Knowledge :

- Takes initiative on tasks with minimal supervision; self-starter.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communications skills both written and verbal required.
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills with Microsoft Software packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook and database management.
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a demanding environment are essential.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Completes yearly mandatory unit specific, hospital and safety education
- BLS (if not certified at hire, can receive training during orientation)