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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Madera, California, 93636
About us:
The pediatric inpatient post-surgical unit, also known as Explorer, is a dynamic and fast-paced, 35-bed unit, specializing in post-surgical care for patients across various specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac, and neurology. With centralized monitoring, our dedicated staff ensures high-quality care for every patient, offering an excellent opportunity for nurses to acquire diverse skills due to the rapid turnover and patient variety. The unit also plays a crucial role in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), with 12 beds – 6 for seizure monitoring and 6 for surgical overflow cases. Our EMU rooms are equipped with specialty equipment to monitor and visualize seizure activity, leading to improved treatment and better patient outcomes.
Explorer takes pride in our team-focused culture, celebrated by receiving the 2021 Team Excellence award for delivering top-notch care. Thirty percent of our nurses are nationally certified displaying our commitment to professional development and maintaining a high standard of care. Additionally, strive to be fully compliant with regulatory requirements daily.
Job Summary:
This position is accountable for organizing non-patient care activities for the patient. Provides clerical support to the unit staff and physicians, coordinates referrals, and manages the patient medical records.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- CHUC - Certified Health Unit Coordinator - NAHUC - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (preferred)
Work Experience
- Minimum two (2) years Clerical and/or customer service and/or healthcare experience (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Bilingual Skills Preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
- $24.15 - $35.00
Workshift:
- Night (United States of America)
Position Exempt:
- No
FTE %:
- 71.88
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
- 28.75
Daily Hours:
- 11.5
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
ALERT: Valley Children's Healthcare has been made aware of malicious employment scams targeting candidates with false job offers and requests for personal information. Please stay vigilant. If you believe you've encountered a potential hiring scam claiming to be from Valley Children's Healthcare, please report it to Recruiting@valleychildrens.org.
Job Details
Career area: Administrative/Clerical
Position Type: Part Time
Date Posted: 11/09/2026
Location: Madera, CA 93636, United States
Job ID: JOB_POSTING-3-3169
About Valley Children's
With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s Healthcare delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital and network of specialty care centers and primary care practices offer advanced pediatric services - from cancer and blood disorders to heart care and neonatal intensive care, serving children with conditions ranging from routine to rare and complex. Beyond clinical care, Valley Children’s is also a catalyst for community health - partnering with schools, nonprofits and public agencies to expand access, promote wellness and support the long-term success of children and families throughout the region.
Location: Madera, California, 93636
About us:
The pediatric inpatient post-surgical unit, also known as Explorer, is a dynamic and fast-paced, 35-bed unit, specializing in post-surgical care for patients across various specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, cardiac, and neurology. With centralized monitoring, our dedicated staff ensures high-quality care for every patient, offering an excellent opportunity for nurses to acquire diverse skills due to the rapid turnover and patient variety. The unit also plays a crucial role in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), with 12 beds – 6 for seizure monitoring and 6 for surgical overflow cases. Our EMU rooms are equipped with specialty equipment to monitor and visualize seizure activity, leading to improved treatment and better patient outcomes.
Explorer takes pride in our team-focused culture, celebrated by receiving the 2021 Team Excellence award for delivering top-notch care. Thirty percent of our nurses are nationally certified displaying our commitment to professional development and maintaining a high standard of care. Additionally, strive to be fully compliant with regulatory requirements daily.
Job Summary:
This position is accountable for organizing non-patient care activities for the patient. Provides clerical support to the unit staff and physicians, coordinates referrals, and manages the patient medical records.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- CHUC - Certified Health Unit Coordinator - NAHUC - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (preferred)
Work Experience
- Minimum two (2) years Clerical and/or customer service and/or healthcare experience (required)
Skills and Abilities
- Bilingual Skills Preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation Range:
- $24.15 - $35.00
Workshift:
- Night (United States of America)
Position Exempt:
- No
FTE %:
- 71.88
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
- 28.75
Daily Hours:
- 11.5
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.org
Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
ALERT: Valley Children's Healthcare has been made aware of malicious employment scams targeting candidates with false job offers and requests for personal information. Please stay vigilant. If you believe you've encountered a potential hiring scam claiming to be from Valley Children's Healthcare, please report it to Recruiting@valleychildrens.org.
Job Details
Career area: Administrative/Clerical
Position Type: Part Time
Date Posted: 11/09/2026
Location: Madera, CA 93636, United States
Job ID: JOB_POSTING-3-3169
About Valley Children's
With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s Healthcare delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital and network of specialty care centers and primary care practices offer advanced pediatric services - from cancer and blood disorders to heart care and neonatal intensive care, serving children with conditions ranging from routine to rare and complex. Beyond clinical care, Valley Children’s is also a catalyst for community health - partnering with schools, nonprofits and public agencies to expand access, promote wellness and support the long-term success of children and families throughout the region.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Health Unit Coordinator
Verify your EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility early
Health Unit Coordinator roles typically qualify under EB-3, but if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive healthcare administrative experience, ask your prospective employer to evaluate EB-2 eligibility before PERM is filed, since downgrading later is difficult.
Document clinical administrative experience precisely
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum job requirements. Gather performance reviews, letters from supervisors, and payroll records that confirm your years in roles involving patient coordination, unit scheduling, or medical records management, using the exact SOC terminology from O*NET.
Search employers with active PERM filing history
Many hospitals and long-term care facilities sponsor green cards for Health Unit Coordinators but don't advertise it. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for this occupation, so you target facilities already familiar with the process.
Understand the recruitment test before accepting an offer
Before DOL certifies PERM, your employer must run a formal recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers applied. Ask hiring managers whether they've completed this process recently for the same role, since a failed recruitment test restarts the clock and delays your priority date.
Track your priority date against per-country backlogs
Once your employer files the I-140 and it's approved, your priority date is set. Nationals of India and China face significant backlogs in the EB-3 category. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand when your date becomes current before planning your adjustment of status filing.
Use AC21 portability if you change employers mid-process
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a new Health Unit Coordinator role at a different facility without losing your place in line, provided the new position is in the same or a similar occupation as classified by USCIS.
Green Card Health Unit Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Health Unit Coordinator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Health Unit Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3, either as a professional with a bachelor's degree or as a skilled worker with at least two years of relevant experience. EB-2 is possible if the role requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive healthcare administrative experience, but the employer must justify that requirement in the PERM job description.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring an LCA filed with DOL and is subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent immigration process with no lottery, but it requires the employer to complete a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test with DOL before filing an I-140 with USCIS. The result is lawful permanent residence, not a time-limited work authorization.
How do I find hospitals or healthcare facilities that sponsor green cards for Health Unit Coordinators?
Many healthcare employers sponsor green cards for this role but don't prominently advertise it in job postings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM filing history for healthcare administrative occupations, letting you focus your applications on facilities that have already navigated the process for similar roles rather than approaching employers who have never sponsored before.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need verifiable records of your work history, including employment verification letters, pay stubs, and any healthcare administrative certifications. If your degree was earned outside the United States, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization. DOL requires the employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements stated in the PERM application, so your documentation must align exactly with the job description filed.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
It depends on where you are in the process. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar Health Unit Coordinator occupation without restarting the process. Before the 180-day mark, changing employers generally requires the new employer to begin PERM from the beginning, though an approved I-140 priority date may be carried over.