Health Unit Coordinator (HUC | Be the Hub of a High-Performing Team
Bring your organization, communication, and customer-service skills to a fast-paced surgical environment where every detail matters. As a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC, you'll play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly while supporting patients, families, and clinical teams.
Schedule
- Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays
- Variable rotating shifts:
- 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
About the Role
The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC plays a key role in ensuring seamless daily operations at the OR front desk. In this highly visible position, you'll serve as the communication hub-managing incoming calls, coordinating patient flow, updating surgical schedules, and facilitating real-time communication between clinical staff, surgeons, and ancillary departments to keep everything running efficiently.
What You'll Do
Create a Welcoming Experience
- Greet patients, families, visitors, and staff with professionalism and compassion
- Help maintain a calm, organized, and patient-centered environment
Coordinate & Communicate
- Manage incoming calls, paging, mail, and unit communication
- Coordinate patient flow, procedures, and transportation
- Update surgical schedules and tracking systems (Bedboard/Teletracking
- Communicate updates clearly with nurses, physicians, and leadership
Support Clinical Operations
- Enter and relay physician orders accurately and timely
- Maintain patient charts and medical records per policy
- Ensure patient identification and documentation accuracy
Keep the Unit Running Smoothly
- Monitor and restock supplies and family lounge areas
- Perform audits, maintain logs, and reconcile charges
- Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs for office equipment
Be a Team Player
- Build strong, professional relationships across disciplines
- Support process improvements and department initiatives
- Assist with onboarding and serve as a resource for new staff
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Computer proficiency required; healthcare systems experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Certified Health Unit Secretary course (preferred, not required
Additional Details
- May assist with distribution of medications to nursing staff (no administration
- Must adhere to HIPAA, safety, and hospital policies
- Act 34 Clearance required
Why Join Us?
- Be at the center of a dynamic OR environment
- Work alongside a collaborative and supportive surgical team
- Gain valuable healthcare experience with growth potential
- Make a direct impact on patient flow and team success every day