Health Unit Assistant - NICU; 0.8FTE; Day Shift

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Employee recognition program

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Health Unit Assistant on a 0.8 FTE basis. The role is Monday–Friday with every other weekend and holiday rotation, 32 hours per week, featuring a competitive Total Rewards program.

A High school diploma or equivalent is required, and CNA orientation begins in the first week (8:00 AM–4:30 PM). The position emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and fast-paced efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Includes completing CNA orientation during first week.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth unit operations.
• Assist with patient flow and unit activities.
• Serve as a central point of contact for staff, patients, families, and other departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

16775BR

FTE

0.8

Shift

Monday-Friday: with every other weekend and holiday rotation

Compensation

$18.32+

Hours Per Week

32

Weekends

Some

Shift: Monday-Friday

The Health Unit Assistant (HUA) provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth operations within a healthcare unit. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The HUA serves as a central point of contact for staff, patients, families, and other departments, assisting with administrative functions, patient flow, and assisting with unit activities.

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.
• 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.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be available the first week of employment from 8AM - 4:30PM for CNA orientation. **