Health Unit Coordinator (Emergency)

Health Unit Coordinator (Emergency) ID: 2026-16709 Position Type: Regular Full-Time Location: CentraState Medical Center Shift: Night Work Schedule: 7P-7:30A Overview CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Health Unit Coordinator in the Emergency Department. This role is responsible for coordinating the flow of activity on the unit and providing receptionist, data entry, and clerical support to the nursing units. The Health Unit Coordinator participates in both system-wide and nursing-specific orientation. Responsibilities Follows Standard Precautions. Responds to patient call bells courteously and in a timely manner and relays information/requests to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Notifies nurse immediately for patients in pain/discomfort. Verbalizes understanding that pain management is a priority to patient and reports it immediately to the nurse. Coordinates new admissions, discharges and transfers in EPIC and with admitting, other departments, Physicians, Nurse Manager, and other facilities as necessary. Prepares and maintains patient charts as per Chart Lite policy. Calls admission unit to alert patient is on the way. Dismantles Lite chart when patient leaves the ED. Delivers to Staffing Office at 6am daily for HIM scanning. Updates PIB board with patient information. Reprints lab specimen labels for nurses/techs from Copia when needed. Performs hourly rounding: Performs environmental rounds to ensure a safe a risk-free environment. Updates white boards in patient rooms as indicated by nursing leadership. May retrieve non-medical items for patients, i.e., blankets, tissues, etc. Effectively demonstrates the use of the call bell to locate personnel in order to minimize noise. Completes quick registration for all patients arriving by ambulance. Answers phones politely and according to telephone etiquette scripting. Coordinates texts/calls to physicians, families, interdisciplinary departments and other health care agencies. Makes copies as requested. Maintains inventory of unit supplies from the Warehouse or Central and replenishes when appropriate. Maintains the correct PAR levels for lab supplies and correctly orders supplies as needed. Requests/orders office supplies from Staples and supplies for copier/fax machines. Coordinates appointments with ancillary departments, diagnostic centers and other healthcare agencies. Sends faxes as directed by RN. Checks fax machine for incoming faxes and files. Calls for priest or chaplain as directed by RN. Enters facility and Environmental Services work orders with follow up on identified issues to completion. Performs performance improvement audits as per Nurse Manager, i.e., handwashing. Completes EPIC Downtime Responsibilities which include: Maintenance of downtime documentation forms Daily audits to ensure enough paper and toner is available on printer BCA computer is on and reports are printing correctly. A census list will be printed daily. Delivers documents for scanning into CIS to the Nursing Staffing Office. Distributes staff mail. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous related work experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology helpful. Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution PTO Tuition Reimbursement Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives Continuing Education / Onsite Training A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits Magnet recognized healthcare facility Compensation Range: $18.00 - $28.80 per hour The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable. The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS' policy at the time of posting. Benefits are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time. CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr