Health Unit Coordinator​/Patient Care Assistant - Medical Surgical

Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Assistant - Medical Surgical

Location:

Menomonie, WI. Remote:
No. Department:
Nursing.

Schedule:

Part Time. Hours/Pay Period: 24. Shift: 12-hour shifts. Weekend schedule:
Every 3rd weekend. Compensation: $20.57 - $28.62 / hour. Exemption Status:
Nonexempt. Benefits:
No.

• The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) provides organizational, receptionist, and clerical support to patient care units and the health care team. Duties include monitoring and ordering supplies, assisting the care team in managing orders in the electronic health record (EHR), communicating effectively via a variety of modalities with patients, visitors, and facility staff.
• Functions as a resource to members of the health care team, familiar with multiple Mayo Clinic resources.
• Supports the healthcare team by anticipating and responding to team requests and patient needs, using good judgment, problem‑solving skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• The Patient Care Assistant assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, carrying out delegated skills within the scope of unlicensed nursing personnel.

• Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
• Must read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to multitask, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, writing, and listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Flexibility to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and/or nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Self‑directed and able to adapt to unpredictable situations.

• Successful completion of a health unit coordinator program or comparable experience (preferred).
• Current CHUC certification (preferred).
• Certified Nursing Assistant on State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry in “non‑expired” status (preferred).
• Completion of 12 college credits OR high school diploma/GED with successful completion of a Nursing Assistant training or equivalent (preferred).

Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. If not currently certified, Basic Life Support certification will be included as part of the orientation program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Jennifer Schindeldecker