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Unit Clerk-Emergency Department

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

1 Positions

ID: 37166832

Posted On 08/26/2024

Job Overview

Overview

The Emergency Department specializes in emergency medicine and operates 24 hours a day. The department sees a variety of patients from newborns to geriatrics who come by ambulance or walk in. the Emergency Department provides the initial treatment and stabilization of patients who come with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which can be life threatening.

The Emergency Department Unit Clerk is the communications coordinator and is responsible for clerical work on the unit. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, family-centered care and a high level of satisfaction from team members, patients and families through excellent customer service.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
  • Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

  • Exercises and promotes effective communication in a multidisciplinary team approach.
  • Serves as preceptor and mentors new Unit Clerk staff as a positive role model.
  • Willing to cross-train to associated area on the unit and takes responsibility to maintain own competencies.

Safety and Quality

  • Acts in accordance with DNV Primary Stroke Center guidelines and educational requirements therein.
  • Acts in accordance with the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care guidelines and educational requirements therein related to Heart Failure Accreditation and Chest Pain Center Accreditation. Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Service

  • Utilizes current technology and electronic medical record to complete duties efficiently.
  • Utilizes electronic medical record to facilitate patient flow in the department.
  • Promotes family-centered care appropriate to age of patients served in the emergency department.
  • Coordinates and prioritizes the dissemination of information.
  • Manages clerical supplies, i.e., ordering, obtaining, transporting, storing, filing, etc.
  • Adheres to unit specific employee accountabilities.
  • Is flexible with assignments and work load, and maintains personal performance standards and skills.
  • Utilizes cost effective measures consistent with the needs of the users, established standards and the hospital’s budgetary guidelines.
  • Exercises and promotes effective communication in a multidisciplinary team approach.

Financial

  • Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent

Experience:

Previous clerical experience.

Able to type accurately.

Experienced in Microsoft Office application software.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

  • Area of Interest: Administrative and Clerical;
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: .50;
  • Department: Emergency Department;
  • Shift: Variable schedule between 7:00 am - 11:00 pm, for 40 hours per pay period. There is a holiday rotation.;
  • Job ID: 153465;

Primary Contact

13511

Michelle Pickel

HR Recruiter, HR

563-589-2608

Phone

Phone

Phone

Fax

michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care
Information Technology/Telecommunications

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Part Time

Company ID

168

Job REQ #

37166832

# Positions

1

Start Date

20240826

End Date

20241107

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About the Company

A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

* Foster Unity
* Own the Moment
* Champion Excellence
* Seize Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees.  Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients.  We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.