Health Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

Department:

36102 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Emergency Department

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• full-time, 1st shift (shift begins at 3am)
• 12-hour shifts
• weekend & holiday rotation required

Major Responsibilities:

• Communication and Coordination:
  • Answer phones, relay messages, and manage communication systems. 
  • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients. 
  • Facilitate communication between the healthcare team, patients, and families. 
• Record Management:
  • Maintain and update electronic health records. 
  • Prepare and manage patient charts and other documentation. 
  • Ensure accurate and timely filing of medical records. 
• Administrative Support:
  • Schedule patient appointments, tests, and procedures. 
  • Order medical supplies and manage inventory. 
  • Transcribe doctor's orders and other medical documentation. 
• Patient Support:
  • Greet and assist patients and visitors. 
  • Address patient inquiries and concerns. 
  • Ensure patient confidentiality and privacy. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of clerical experience, preferably in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to enter and look up data accurately

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

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

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.