Health Unit Coordinator Med Surg
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Health unit coordinators employed in Michigan earn a median of $19.76 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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St Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital SJMHS MI in Pontiac reported 84 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,092,830 hours worked: 4.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Trinity Health Oakland Hospital
Medicare gives Trinity Health Oakland Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Michigan's hospitals average 3.0). 75% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Michigan hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Evening Shift
Description
Health Unit Coordinator
Department: Med Surg Unit
Location: Trinity Health Oakland Campus
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
- Tuition Reimbursement
Position Purpose
Coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit and patient information. This includes but is not limited to: phone management, maintenance of patient charts, ordering and stocking of all materials necessary for unit operations and patient chart maintenance. The Health Unit Coordinator collaborates with nursing and medical staff as well as other hospital departments to facilitate excellent customer service to our patients and visitors.
Shifts Available: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
Status available: Full-time
Every Other Weekend and 3 Holidays per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.
Required Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED.
Licensure/Certification
- Certification by an accredited Unit Secretary/Health Unit Coordinator training course or equivalent working experience.
Experience
- Previous Health Unit Coordinator/Unit Secretary working experience desired.
What you will do
- Greets all staff, physicians and visitors presenting to the department/unit with warm, friendly customer service interactions.
- Facilitates inquiries from family to patient related to their delivery status or condition while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times .
- Maintains and communicates an accurate patient roster/census and available ready beds and assists in the assignment of patient rooms. Initiates and maintains the patient record. This includes preparing the chart for procedure/surgery, stuffing forms, filing reports and thinning the chart accordingly.
- Transcribes all physician orders via the computer system or manually when necessary.
- Communicates all stat orders to the patient's nurse. (Evidenced by RNCM feedback) Enters hospital charge data into the computer system to assist with preparation of patient charges. (Evidenced by charge report)
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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