Unit Secretary
About The Position
The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties on the nursing units and assists in coordinating the needs of the heath care team members. 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.
Requirements
- Training or equivalent experience in general clerical functions.
- CPR certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous medical/clerical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an organized unit; perform light housekeeping functions to maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area, adhering to Universal/Standard precautions.
- Promotes, monitors, and maintains a safe clean environment
- Consistently know the coming and going of patients and assisting with the electronic push/pull of patients in the computer system
- Be available at the nurse's station to answer telephone calls and direct the phone calls as necessary and always consistently practice excellent telephone etiquette.
- Effectively communicate needs of the department by acknowledging patients, visitors, and healthcare providers upon arrival to the unit
- Ensures stationary supplies are ordered for the unit and available
Benefits
- paid time off
- parental leave
- 401K matching
- employee recognition program
- Dental and health insurance
- paid holidays
- short and long-term disability
- pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- tuition reimbursement
- adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
