Health Unit Assistant - Babka

• Area of Interest: Administrative and Clerical
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .90
• Department: Ambulatory Surgery - BABKA
• Shift: Days, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday with every other Friday off, for 72 hours per pay period. No weekends or holidays.
• Job ID: 182325

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Overview

Shift: Full-time, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday with every other Friday off, for 72 hours per pay period. No nights or weekends.

The Health Unit Assistant (HUA) provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth operations within a healthcare unit. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The HUA serves as a central point of contact for staff, patients, families, and other departments, assisting with administrative functions, patient flow, and assisting with unit activities.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.  Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Effectively receive and deliver unit communication - Answer calls promptly and with courtesy, use Vocera to assign and page staff, relay information to other departments, inform charge nurse of unit activities, inform/direct visitors of policies and room locations.
• Arrange to have patients transported to the Operating Room as directed by the operative schedule.
• Carry out the correct procedure for taking specimens to the lab.
• Enter into the computer all daily charges for the pre-operative patients.
• Work collaboratively with Pre-Acess Testing (PAT) and Patient Access to assemble patient charts.
• Print the following day's schedule for department use.
• Maintain an organized environment, keep work areas straightened and stocked, and order supplies.
• Meet customer service standards.
• Utilize computer technology efficiently and appropriately.
• Comply with hospital and unit policies; comply with safety and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

Must possess a High School diploma/GED. Previous clerical and/or health care experience is required. Must be proficient with computers/technology. xywuqvp Excellent customer service experience is required.