Health Unit Coordinator I/II 293798 (57614)

Health Unit Coordinator

I/II 293798

(57614) Honoka'a Hospital - Honokaa, HI 96727

Posted:

04/01/2026

Employment:

100% FTE, Full-Time with

Benefits Pay:

$43,272.00 - $46,800.00 per

Year Department:

Nursing Admin-LTC (351-8725)

Experience:

Intermediate Job Description The Health Unit Coordinator will coordinate the activities in a nursing unit in a hospital or allied medical care facility which include performing a variety of administrative tasks directly and indirectly related to patient/resident care; and performs other related duties as required. Qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

REQUIREMENT

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Class Title General Experience (Years) Specialized Experience (Years) Total Experience (Years) Health Unit Coordinator I 2 0 2 Health Unit Coordinator

II 2 1 3 GENERAL EXPERIENCE

 Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks such as typing, substantive clerical work, or any combination of these experiences which duties demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal tactfully and effectively with others; operate various kinds of office equipment; and organize and prioritize work tasks.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

 Work experience in a health care setting (e.g., hospital, clinic, physician's office, etc.) which involved working with healthcare professionals such as a physician and/or nurse and receiving, coordinating, expediting and/or implementing their patient/resident care orders, inputting of data into a computer system, preparing and maintenance of medical records and/or work experience in an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system or similar application. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology through the application of such knowledge to work assignments.

SUBSTITUTION

 An Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the required General Experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF

 Business English, spelling, grammar, and word usage; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; the operation and operational maintenance of various office appliances and equipment, including office copying machines; the use of computer equipment and software applications. Learn the nature and uses of medical terminology; electronic medical records; hospital policies and procedures; applicable State, Federal and other regulatory requirements.

ABILITY TO

 Plan and carry out a wide range of administrative functions, including various complex assignments; maintain an effective work pace under periodic deadlines; learn and apply pertinent statutory provisions, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; read and understand manuals and other detailed books of instruction; use of computers, word processing and other software applications; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and deal tactfully with others. Company Description As the Big Island's leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org. Benefits 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years

• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans Employee Assistance Program Participation in the State of Hawaii's retirement system Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs
• Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.

0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE. Pre-Employment Health Requirements Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC's East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request. Equal Opportunity Employer The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Shift Details Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7. This 2024 video features highlight from the last year across our organization in the East Hawaii Region that includes Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka`a Hospital, Ka`u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, and our network of primary and specialty care clinics under the East Hawaii Health Clinics umbrella. You will learn about our developments in construction, improvements in quality of care, new services and providers, as well as, what's ahead. We conclude this yearbook with a tribute to our healthcare champion Rep. Mark Nakashima.