Health Unit Coordinator HUC - Emergency Department

Health Unit Coordinator HUC

• Emergency Department Advocate Aurora Health
• 3.6 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Part-time $19.80
• $29.

70 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Record keeping Patient question and concern management Care documentation De-escalation techniques Conflict de-escalation High school diploma or GED Emotional support for patients Emotional safety support Patient counseling Documentation Handling Patient education Managing patient records Cross-functional communication Patient family support

Full Job Description 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.