Health Unit Coordinator

Apply for Job Job ID 88043 Location Sacramento Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Summary This position is responsible for performing reception and clerical functions for the nursing station; coordinates patient care activities with other departments to include programming and answering call lights, arranging transport services for transporting patients to other areas of the hospital, ancillary services, stocking supplies and forms, doing audits, and functions related to admissions, transfers and discharges of patients. Apply By Date: August 28th, 2026, by 11:59pm Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Recent experience working in a similar setting. Ability to utilize relevant medical terminology. Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service to the target audience. Ability to demonstrate commitment to excellence in patient care as prescribed by relationship-based care practices. Ability to demonstrate accountability and professionalism. Ability to support performance improvement and evidence-based practice within the scope of practice. Basic understanding of technology as it pertains to federal regulations to patient privacy. Ability to support unit leadership with additional task as assigned. Ability to stay organized and complete job duties. Ability to anticipate unit needs and independently follow through to ensure they are thoroughly met. Ability to interact and maintain communications with multidisciplinary teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with using electronic medical records system. Recent three (3) years of related in-hospital experience Knowledge of medical terminology. Key Responsibilities 25% - Customer Service Expectations 20% - Unit Communication 15% - EMR and Computer 10% - Performance Improvement Compliance 5% - Medical Records 15% - Unit Environment 10% - Unit Efficiency Department Overview The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU) is a 24-bed, state-of-the-art unit dedicated and committed to improving the health care of children. With a priority for patient safety and patient- and family-centered care, the health care team works collaboratively and gives compassionate patient care in a setting that supports their medical and emotional needs. The unit provides a 1 to 2 nurse-to-patient ratio with critical care medicine intensivist that are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Department Specific Job Scope Provide HUSC duties to the unit; As a CCS required department, we are required to have HUSC coverage 24/7. POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $ 27.97 - $34.78 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 282 UC Job Title: HOSP UNIT SVC CRD 3 UC Job Code: 009257 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 90% Shift (Work Schedule): 14 : 45-23 : 15 or 22 : 45-07 : 15 Location: Main Hospital (HSP001) Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees. High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees Physical Demands Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Environmental Demands Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Must be able to work occasional overtime to cover staffing shortages. Must be able to work day, evening, or night shift as required. Must be able to work in an area where smoking is prohibited. Must be able to float to different units as needed. Must be able to work in a classification which is included in a collective bargaining unit (union). Must be able to wear a uniform jacket, and scrubs in required areas. References reflect an overall meet or exceeds. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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