Health Unit Coordinator- .6 FTE, Nights
Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you were the main point of contact for a team.
What they are checking: Whether they can act as a reliable communication hub that others depend on.
The schedule is every Saturday and Sunday plus one evening shift every two weeks. How does that fit your life?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably commit to a weekend schedule.
Tell me about a time you made a mistake in a detailed task. What did you learn?
What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes and build habits to prevent them.
How do you help make a hospital unit feel welcoming for families?
What they are checking: Whether they see the front desk as part of how families experience care.
What would you do
You manage secure unit access. What would you do if a visitor tried to follow a staff member through a locked door?
What they are checking: Whether they enforce access rules politely but firmly to keep patients safe.
On weekends there may be fewer people around to help. How do you handle a busy desk with calls, visitors and staff requests?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and prioritize when support is thin.
A parent at the desk is upset and wants answers about their child's care. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, show care and connect the parent with the nurse.
About the work
A nurse asks you to call a provider about a patient. How do you make sure the message is clear and complete?
What they are checking: Whether they relay information accurately and confirm it was received.
How do you keep patient information private while answering questions at the desk?
What they are checking: Whether they understand HIPAA and verify who they are talking to before sharing anything.
What clerical skills do you bring, like data entry, scheduling or supply ordering?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle the clerical tasks quickly and accurately.
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