Nursing Unit Clerk - 3 Center Inpatient Family Medicine - 90% Days - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established academic medical center is seeking a dedicated Nursing Unit Clerk to support patient care in a busy inpatient setting. This role involves clerical and reception duties, ensuring smooth communication between staff and patients. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Join a team committed to providing exceptional health care and service, where your contributions will directly impact patient experiences and outcomes. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year of clerical or health care experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to staff and visitors; maintains electronic medical records.
• Assists patients with calls and arranges transport for appointments.

Skills

Effective Communication

Clerical Skills

Data Collection

Computer Software Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Clerical Experience

Health Care Experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records System

Office Equipment

Computer Software

Job description

Nursing Unit Clerk - 3 Center Inpatient Family Medicine - 90% Days - Downtown Campus

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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Downtown Campus is seeking to hire 60% Nursing Unit Clerk in the 3 Center Inpatient Family Medicine Unit. Under direct supervision of the unit supervisor, the Nursing Unit Clerk performs clerical, reception and related duties relative to nursing care and service to patients. Duties may involve the use of personal computers, computers terminals and a variety of software and/or conventional office equipment.

Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides information and direction to hospital staff and visitors coming to the unit; answers the telephone; takes and delivers messages.
• Maintains appropriate information in the electronic medical record; assures the proper identification when recording temperature, pulse, respiration, and laboratory values on the medical record.
• Notifies appropriate professionals of a patient admission/transfer/discharge and prepares the required forms with patient identification information.
• Answers patient calls on the intercom and refers their needs for assistance to the appropriate person.
• Assists patients in making telephone calls; stores and retrieves valuables at time of admission and discharge.
• Assists the nurse in making arrangements for patient transfer to another unit or discharge; schedules tests and arranges transportation or escort of patient to and from appointments; sorts and delivers mail to patients.
• Makes arrangements for obtaining and returning patient x-rays as directed by the nurse in charge.
• Completes and maintains hospital and nursing records such as census information, diet order lists and other records as required following established procedures.
• Orders supplies, equipment and equipment repairs under the direction of the supervisor.
• Utilizes appropriate time and attendance information/records and updates/keeps current on information as schedule changes occur.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness in the Nursing Station and other charting areas in the unit.
• Performs errands as requested by nurse in charge.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of unit and hospital routines and functions sufficient to refer calls, visitors, records, and to schedule medical tests and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
• Skill in operating office equipment.
• Skill in utilizing computer software and online systems.
• Skill in using digital tools to gather, evaluate, document and use data and other information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients, and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to collect data and keep accurate records.
  
  
  

Percent of Time: 60%

Schedule: Days (0700-1930) requires weekend coverage and holiday coverage

Staff Type: Merit

Salary: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-pay-plan

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Graduation from high school and any combination of clerical experience, health care experience and/or post high school education which totals one year, or
• Any combination of clerical experience and/or health care experience which totals two years.
  
  
  

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter clearly addressing how the required and desired qualifications of this position have been met. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions, contact Penni Berger at [e-mail]

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Nursing Unit Clerk
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
  
  
  

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5
  
  
  

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Penni Berger
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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