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

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to support the Inpatient Family Medicine Unit. This role involves clerical duties, patient interaction, and maintaining records to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, proficiency in office equipment, and the ability to manage data effectively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing quality care and making a difference in patients' lives. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a renowned academic medical center, where your contributions will play a crucial role in enhancing patient experiences.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and clerical experience totaling one year required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and direction to hospital staff and visitors.
• Maintains appropriate information in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Software Proficiency

Data Management

Education

High School Diploma

Healthcare Experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Office Equipment

Job description

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

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:
1. Provides information and direction to hospital staff and visitors coming to the unit;answers the telephone; takes and delivers messages.
2. Maintains appropriate information in the electronic medical record; assures theproper identification when recording temperature, pulse, respiration, and laboratoryvalues on the medical record.
3. Notifies appropriate professionals of a patient admission/transfer/discharge andprepares the required forms with patient identification information.
4. Answers patient calls on the intercom and refers their needs for assistance to theappropriate person.
5. Assists patients in making telephone calls; stores and retrieves valuables at time ofadmission and discharge.
6. Assists the nurse in making arrangements for patient transfer to another unit ordischarge; schedules tests and arranges transportation or escort of patient to andfrom appointments; sorts and delivers mail to patients.
7. Makes arrangements for obtaining and returning patient x-rays as directed by thenurse in charge.
8. Completes and maintains hospital and nursing records such as censusinformation, diet order lists and other records as required following establishedprocedures.
9. Orders supplies, equipment and equipment repairs under the direction of the supervisor.
10. Utilizes appropriate time and attendance information/records and updates/keepscurrent on information as schedule changes occur.
11. Maintains cleanliness and orderliness in the Nursing Station and other chartingareas in the unit.
12. Performs errands as requested by nurse in charge.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of unit and hospital routines and functions sufficient to refer calls,visitors, records, and to schedule medical tests and procedures.
2. Knowledge of proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
3. Skill in operating office equipment.
4. Skill in utilizing computer software and online systems.
5. Skill in using digital tools to gather, evaluate, document and use data and otherinformation.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients, and the public.
7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
8. Ability to collect data and keep accurate records.

Percent of Time : 60%
Schedule: Days (0700-1930) requires weekend coverage and holiday coverage

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Graduation from high school and any combination of clerical experience, healthcare experience and/or post high school education which totals one year, or
2. Any combination of clerical experience and/or health care experience which totalstwo 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]

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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