Health Unit Coordinator HUC - Emergency Department

36102 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Emergency Department

Part time

Yes

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• Part-Time 3rd shift (1900-0700) - the shift begins at 7pm and ends at 7am
• 0.6 FTE 2-days per week (12-hour shifts)
• Weekend Rotation (Saturday & Sunday)
• Holiday Rotation Required

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Key Duties: 

• Patient Management – Admitting, transferring and discharging patients; ensuring accurate documentation and communication throughout the processes. 
• Record Keeping – Maintaining and updating patient medical records, including electronic health records (EPIC), and compiling charts. 
• Communication – Serving as a liaison between patients, medical staff, and other departments; answering phone calls; relaying information. 
• Scheduling – Coordinating appointments, procedures and surgeries for patients. 
• Clerical Tasks – Performing various typing, filing and data entry projects. 
• Supply Management – Ordering and organizing supplies for the unit. 
• Patient Assistance – Helping patients and families by answering questions, giving directions, providing forms and brochures. 
• Other Duties – May be asked to prepare birth/death certificates, vital sign graphs, or other various unit projects. 

Education Required:

• High School Graduate (HSD, GED, HSED)

Experience Required:

• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting, demonstrating the ability to perform the following skills:
  • Problem-Solving: Making fast, accurate decisions under pressure.
  • Prioritization: Managing multiple patients and tasks simultaneously.
  • Adaptability: Responding effectively to constantly changing situations.
  • Clear Communication: Conveying information quickly and accurately to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  • Team Collaboration: Working closely with nurses, physicians, paramedics, and other staff.
  • Patient Education: Explaining information or directions in a way patients can understand.
  • Empathy: Providing compassionate care during stressful or traumatic situations.
  • Stress Management: Staying calm and focused in high-pressure environments.
  • De-escalation: Handling aggressive or distressed patients and families.
  • Efficient Documentation: Accurately recording patient information and treatment.
  • Time Management: Balancing urgent care with administrative duties.
  • Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborating across departments for patient care.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.