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Health Unit Coordinator - NICU

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to keep information confidential even when someone pushed you for it.

What they are checking: Whether they protect patient information under social pressure, which happens often with extended family.

This role is two twelve-hour day shifts a week. How do you keep your focus and accuracy late into a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan for long shifts so errors do not creep in near the end.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with clinical staff who were stressed. How did you support them?

What they are checking: Whether they make life easier for nurses under pressure and do not add friction to an intense unit.

Why does a quiet, calm front desk matter in a NICU in particular?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that noise and chaos affect fragile babies and anxious parents on this unit.

What would you do

The NICU has strict rules about who can visit a baby. Someone says they are the grandparent but is not on the list. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they hold firm on visitor restrictions for fragile infants while staying respectful to family.

How would you speak to a parent who has just learned their newborn is being admitted to the NICU and walks up to your desk?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet a frightened new parent with warmth and calm in the first minutes.

How would you handle several calls and requests at once while a nurse needs you to page a provider for a baby?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell what is urgent for patient care and act on it first without losing other tasks.

A family member is crying at the desk and you have work piling up. How do you balance the two?

What they are checking: Whether they can offer basic comfort and connect families to support without abandoning their duties.

About the work

What steps do you take to make sure a message you relay to a nurse or physician is accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they use read-back and written notes, since mistakes in relayed messages can harm critically ill infants.

What experience do you have with medical records, unit census, or entering orders and supplies?

What they are checking: Whether they can take on the clerical tasks of a busy intensive care unit with little ramp-up.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Schedule Details : two12 hour day shifts per week / no weekend requirement Provide essential clerical and front-desk support within patient care units while serving as a central communication hub that helps ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care. Key Responsibilities • Communication & Customer Service: Welcome patients and visitors, manage secure unit access, answer calls, and relay information quickly and accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality. Keep care teams informed of updates and handle communication systems (phones, pagers, nurse call, etc.). • Patient Care Support: Maintain and manage patient records, process admissions/discharges, coordinate with clinical staff, and assist families with information, services, and resources. • Patient Flow Coordination: Partner with nursing staff and support departments to manage bed availability, patient placement, and room readiness to ensure smooth transitions of care. • Clerical Operations: Handle data entry, filing, supply management, equipment upkeep, and general office tasks to keep the unit organized and running efficiently. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare clerical training or experience preferred • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills • Basic computer proficiency; familiarity with medical terminology a plus • Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment Orientation Requirements If hired attendance will be required the first week at a New Hire Welcome day on Monday from 9a-4p. There are 3 days of central care partner orientation from 8a-4:30p on Tuesday, Wed and Thursday that first week. We prefer participation in all the sessions, but at minimum, the Thursday session is mandatory. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses:

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