Health Unit Coordinator- OR
Description
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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
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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
