Surgery & Urology Health Unit Assistant

UnityPoint Health; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Sioux City is seeking a Health Unit Assistant to provide essential administrative and clerical support on the Surgery-Urology unit. This role handles receptionist duties, patient flow coordination, and daily office tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Typical schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with responsibilities including coordinating with staff, answering phones, typing, and assisting nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with computers and ability to learn computer skills required.
• One to two years of administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare setting with demonstrated communication skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and answer phones with proper etiquette and sensitivity to caller needs.
• Assist Nursing Director/Manager with typing and proofreading materials (e.g., correspondence, reports, charts, memos, policies and procedures).
• Order office supplies and organize nurses' station to keep records neat and well organized.
• Review daily charge capture for accuracy.
• Demonstrate adherence to UnityPoint Health values and safety guidelines.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and comply with hospital and department policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Receptionist experience

Patient flow support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Sioux City is seeking a Health Unit Assistant to provide essential administrative and clerical support on the Surgery-Urology unit. This role handles receptionist duties, patient flow coordination, and daily office tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Typical schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with responsibilities including coordinating with staff, answering phones, typing, and assisting nursing leadership.