Health Unit Coordinator - Medical Acute

Providence Digital Innovation Group

Salary undisclosed

Chewelah, WA, United StatesPart-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

This position provides support to the unit by processing physician's orders, communicating requests, messages and information that assists the physicians, nurses, and other personnel responsible for resident care. This individual is responsible for clerical duties and functions as the unit receptionist. Individuals must work cooperatively with members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and in accordance with the established guidelines and procedures of Providence St. Joseph's Hospital. Reports to Nursing Supervisor/Charge Nurse. Functions according to the standards of the profession.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Joseph's Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

Coursework/Training

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of NAC experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

health insurance
401(k)
parental leave
life insurance
disability insurance

About this role

Supporting the medical acute unit at Providence St. Joseph's Hospital in Chewelah involves managing the administrative backbone of patient care. You'll process physician orders, relay communications between doctors, nurses, and care staff, and handle clerical work while serving as the unit receptionist. This part-time role requires you to work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team while following established hospital procedures, reporting to the Nursing Supervisor or Charge Nurse.

The position calls for coursework or training in health unit coordination, with one year of NAC (Nursing Assistant Certified or similar) experience preferred. You'll need to communicate clearly across a busy clinical environment and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting. This role suits someone organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable being the communication hub for a medical unit.

Providence offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement matching, paid time off, and professional development support as part of their larger health system spanning seven western states. If you have healthcare administrative experience or are looking to move into a coordinator role in an acute care setting, this part-time position provides an entry point within an established organization.

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