Health Unit Coordinator

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital

Department: Med Surg Neuro

Schedule: Part-time / Day

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Greet patients and visitors, answer general inquiries, and schedule patients for appointments. Answer, screen, and route telephone calls. Perform general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution. Create various reports and documents.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care.
• Perform unit safety checks. Assist with meeting patient needs and escalates as appropriate.
• May enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules.
• May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred within 1 month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, answer general inquiries, and schedule patients for appointments. Answer, screen, and route telephone calls. Perform general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution. Create various reports and documents.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care.
• Perform unit safety checks. Assist with meeting patient needs and escalates as appropriate.
• May enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules.
• May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred within 1 month (30 days) of hire or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable