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Health Unit Coordinator (Unit Secretary) -Per-Diem; Varied; Tele

Watsonville Community Hospital$24.05–$31.30/hrUnited StatesPer diemPosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $24.05–$31.30 an hour. Open health unit coordinator jobs in California post a median of $27.81 an hour, the middle half $25.26–$29.76, across 40 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Health unit coordinators employed in California earn a median of $26.20 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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Medicare rating of Watsonville Community Hospital

Medicare gives Watsonville Community Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 79% 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 · California hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Health Unit Coordinator/HUC (Unit Secretary) - Per-Diem; Varied Shift - Telemetry Unit

Position Summary: Under the leadership of the Chief Nursing Officer, Perinatal Director, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Staff Nurse, the Health Unit coordinator will coordinate all incoming and outgoing calls, ensuring prompt and appropriate communication to meet patient care needs. Responsible for chart completion, charges for patient short stays and transfers, and order entry as directed. Recognizes the importance of meeting customer expectations and demonstrates a positive attitude and efficient use of resources, and performs related duties as necessary to fulfill the customer’s needs. Performs duties according to the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of Watsonville Community Hospital.

  • Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Ward clerk Program with certificate of completion (preferred).
  • Experience:
  • 1 year's experience in medical field in last 3 years (preferred).
  • Demonstrate competency in medical terminology.
  • Basic keyboard knowledge with willingness to develop computer competency in 6 months.
  • Fundamental math skills.
  • Ability to speak and write English.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English competency required for individuals hired or transferred into HUC role after 8/1/13.
  • Licenses and/or Certifications:
  • AHA Healthcare Provider CPR

Varied Shift

Per-Diem

From Watsonville Community Hospital's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Watsonville Community Hospital

Watsonville Community Hospital is a hospital with an emergency department in Watsonville, CA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and surgical techs. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Watsonville Community Hospital

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