Health Unit Assistant - Float Pool; 0.5FTE; PM Shift
About The Position
The Health Unit Assistant (HUA) coordinates communication between nursing staff, physicians, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families relating to patient care. The HUA facilitates unit operations by knowing and communicating information, managing the desk area, facilitating the use of technology, monitoring and communicating bed status, and coordinating downtime procedures. The HUA uses Epic to facilitate patient care orders and serves as an Epic resource to physicians and nursing staff. The position is part of UnityPoint Health’s Float Pool and is listed as 0.5 FTE on the PM shift. The employee must be available during the first week of employment for HUC orientation, held Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Keyboard skills.
- Effective communication and organizational skills.
- Must be available during the first week of employment for HUC orientation, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate communication among nursing staff, physicians, other departments, professional staff, patients, and families regarding patient care.
- Facilitate unit operations by knowing and communicating information.
- Manage the desk area and facilitate the use of technology.
- Monitor and communicate bed status.
- Coordinate downtime procedures.
- Use Epic to facilitate patient care orders and serve as an Epic resource to physicians and nursing staff.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
