Coordinator Priorities

As a Health Unit Coordinator, it's important to remember that dedication and loyalty are valuable traits but don't always lead to financial success. That's why it's essential to focus on the money and ensure you're fairly compensated for your work. Staying in a job that doesn't pay you what you're worth or treats you poorly isn't worth it in the long run. You deserve to be paid for your skills and...

Unlock Your Earning Potential as a Unit Secretary

When considering a career in health unit coordination, one of the first questions that often comes to mind is how much one can expect to earn in this field. It's a valid concern, after all. We all want to ensure that our hard work is properly compensated. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for health unit coordinators was $41,260 as of 2023. Of course,...

How Much Money Does a Unit Secretary Make? (Video)

As a unit secretary, your salary will be dependent on several factors. First, your work experience will be one of the most important factors, as more experienced secretaries can command higher salaries. The region you live in will also play a role, as the cost of living varies across the country. For example, secretaries in New York City will likely earn more than those in smaller towns. The...

Will The Unvaccinated Pay More for Health Insurance? (Video)

 In recent weeks, there have been talks to charge the unvaccinated more for life and health insurance to encourage people to get vaccinated. In this video, I'll discuss whether insurance companies can do that and whether there should be other incentives to reward those who choose to be vaccinated....

How Much Do Health Unit Coordinators Make?

Pay depends on what region of the country you are in. When I was a Health Unit Coordinator in Memphis, Tennessee, more than 10 years ago, the starting base salary was under $10, but it did include shift and weekend differential. I am now in South Florida, and with my years of experience, my starting salary was much higher. A simple Google search reveals that the average Health Unit Coordinator...