Nursing Unit Clerk: Frontline Patient Care Admin

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health, dental, life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical and reception duties on the 7RC unit in Iowa City. The role supports nursing care and patient services, using electronic systems and maintaining census and messages, with a 50-60% time allocation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, infection control practices, and organization-wide communication.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and clerical/healthcare experience totaling one year, or two years of clerical/healthcare experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience with medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients and staff and maintain positive relationships.
• Utilize electronic communication systems and update White Boards daily.
• Assist in scheduling tests and appointments and manage patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Medical terminology

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma

Clerical experience

Tools

IDX system

Premise bed board

Job description

University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk to perform clerical and reception duties on the 7RC unit in Iowa City. The role supports nursing care and patient services, using electronic systems and maintaining census and messages, with a 50-60% time allocation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, infection control practices, and organization-wide communication.