Health Unit Coordinator - Medical Palliative

About this role

Join a team that shares your calling   At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 

FTE: .75, Shift: Days, Schedule: 12 hours shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Position Summary The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is an excellent opportunity in providing high-quality patient care, monitoring, and mobility. If you are a skilled communicator and love being the focal communication source, this is the job for you.

As an HUC at MultiCare, you will hone your patient care and monitoring skills, nurture your communications development, and collaborate in support of care and delivery of patient services

Responsibilities

• You will perform receptionist and communications duties • Support care delivery and services to patients from diverse ethnic and social groups • You will regularly utilize your independent decision-making capacities and strong interpersonal skills • Collaborate with Clinical Director and/or RN for optimal care delivery and patient services

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Unit Secretary vocational training course or currently enrolled in clinical education program OR previous patient care experience of one (1) year or equivalent clerical experience of one (1) year in a medical setting

About Good Samaritan Hospital   MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.    About the Puyallup Community   Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.    Why MultiCare?     Rooted in the local community   Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.    Growth and education   Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.    Well-being and support   Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.    Living our values   Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.    Belonging for all   Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.    Pacific Northwest lifestyle   Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. 

Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $21.17 - $32.21 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here .

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