Health Unit Coordinator - ICU - Per Diem
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office
Site:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
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Job SummaryHours between 6:30am - 5:30pm
Per Diem
- As needed
Salary Range: $18.00 - $31.09. Pay based on experience.
SummaryProvides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff in an inpatient unit, serving as a liaison between patients, visitors, and clinicians. Effectively organizes priorities, completes tasks in a timely manner, and maintains the confidentiality of patient information.
Partners with nursing to coordinate day-to-day patient flow, including communication with key stakeholders regarding patient admissions, discharges, and transfers. Provides outstanding service during every customer interaction. Actual job duties may vary by department.
Does this position require Patient Care?No
Essential FunctionsPerforms clerical and administrative duties to support the general operations of the floor or unit.
Greets and interacts with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers in person and through various communication tools in a professional and courteous manner.
Receives, prioritizes, organizes, and manages information at the central nursing station and throughout the unit.
Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transportation to other departments.
Enters accurate and timely information into the electronic medical record regarding admissions, discharges, and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services, and supplies; tracks status and location; and follows designated processes for identifying and facilitating repairs.
May assist the manager with payroll functions, staff scheduling, or supervision of unit secretaries. Duties may vary by department.
QualificationsEducation
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Certified Health Unit Coordinator
- National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) preferred
Experience Administrative Support Experience 1-2 Years Required
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency with office procedures and equipment, i.e., filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
- Ability to use the phone system.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral skills.
- Ability to use standard office equipment.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision
- Far Constantly (67-100%) - Vision
- Near Constantly (67-100%) - Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
Work Location789 Central Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours0
Employee TypePer Diem
Work ShiftDay (United States of America)
Pay Range$17.71 - $24.40/Hourly
Grade3
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