Health Unit Assistant; Psychiatric Adolescent; 0.8FTE; Day/PM Shift
About The Position
The Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) coordinates communication between nursing staff, physicians, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families relating to patient care. The HUC facilitates unit operations through knowing and communicating information, managing the desk area, facilitating the use of technology, monitoring and communicating bed status, and coordinating downtime procedures. The HUC utilizes Epic to facilitate patient care orders and serves as an Epic resource to physicians and the nursing staff. At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 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. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Keyboarding skills
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of data entry systems
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Effective organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a health care setting
- Must be available the first week of employment for HUC orientations that takes place Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM
Responsibilities
- Coordinates communication between nursing staff, physicians, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families relating to patient care.
- Facilitates unit operations through knowing and communicating information, managing the desk area, facilitating the use of technology, monitoring and communicating bed status, and coordinating downtime procedures.
- Utilizes Epic to facilitate patient care orders and serves as an Epic resource to physicians and the nursing staff.
Benefits
- paid time off
- parental leave
- 401K matching
- employee recognition program
- Dental, health and vision insurance
- paid holidays
- short and long-term disability
- pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
