Health Unit Coordinator

Overview

Shift: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, for 80 hours per pay period.

The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) position builds upon the foundational responsibilities of the Health Unit Assistant (HUA) role, serving as a key resource and mentor within the unit. The individual in this role supports operational excellence, promotes quality and safety initiatives, and fosters the development of new team members.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates full competency in all duties outlined in the Health Unit Assistant (HUA) job description.
• Serves as a liaison between nursing, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and visitors to ensure effective communication and service delivery.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to newly hired HUAs, supporting their onboarding and professional development.
• Acts as a departmental resource for unit procedures, workflows, and systems.
• Contributes to quality improvement and patient safety efforts within the unit.
• Participates and may support unit-based meetings and shared governance councils.
• Monitors inventory and orders unit supplies, equipment, and forms to ensure availability and readiness.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support unit operations and patient care.
• Performs and oversees clerical functions including patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and chart maintenance.
• Maintains and updates patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system; ensures compliance with documentation and privacy standards.
• May assist in scheduling patient procedures, coordinating physician orders, or tracking patient status updates.
• Prioritizes and coordinates multiple requests in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Handles confidential information with discretion and maintains a professional demeanor at all times. 

Qualifications

Education:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

Experience:  

• One (1) year experience as a Health Unit Assistant or similar role within healthcare required. 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• None.