Health Unit Assistant - Float Pool; 0.5FTE; PM/Night Shift

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 20,821 - 29,654; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Health Unit Assistant for night shifts. This role involves coordinating communication between nursing staff and patients, managing desk operations, and utilizing the Epic system for patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong keyboard, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a high school diploma. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Join us to make a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Keyboard skills for data entry and communication tasks.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with staff and patients.
• Organizational skills to manage the desk area and unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between nursing staff and patients.
• Manage desk area and facilitate unit operations.
• Utilize Epic for patient care and orders.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

16062BR

FTE: 0.3

Shift: Night Shift, every other weekend and holiday

Compensation: $18.32+

Hours Per Week: 12

Weekends: Some

Benefit Eligible

Job Description

The Health Unit Assistant (HUA) 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Keyboard skills
• Effective communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical terminology
• Must be available the first week of employment for HUC orientations that takes place Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM*

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