Unit Clerk-Obstetrics
Unit Clerk-Obstetrics
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Unit Clerk Obstetrics
UnityPoint HealthFort Dodge
FTE: 1.0 (Fulltime 40 hours a week)
MondayFriday no weekends!
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre 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 longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay 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.
Responsibilities
Serves as unit receptionist and completes clerical tasks under the supervision of the manager/designee.
Welcomes new patients and other guests.
Displays friendly and courteous behavior to patients visitors and other hospital personnel.
Initiates telephone calls per request of staff.
Operates unit call light system answering requests and relaying information regarding patients needs/requests to appropriate staff member.
Maintains current telephone listings.
Maintains a supply of new charts.
Lists new patients on unit assignment worksheets.
Completes tasks associated with discharge of patients:
Orders supplies according to unit needs.
Maintains orderly storage of supplies.
Assists with patient care activities as directed by the registered nurse.
Delivers and/or obtains supplies/specimens to Radiology Pharmacy Lab and Central Sterile.
Reviews charges for accuracy.
Initiates work orders for biomedical and maintenance via HELP line or intranet.
Enters correction of staffing hours in timekeeping system.
Performs duties following unit and nursing standards.
Assists with maintaining a safe work environment that promotes safety and security of all guests.
Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordination of services with other departments.
Participates in unit operations. Demonstrates professional behaviors. Supports goals of nursing unit. Maintains awareness of resource utilization.
Participates in nondirect patient care activities including educational activities quality improvement activities and other related activities.
Demonstrates positive customer relation skills.
Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures.
Facilitates and fosters cooperative relations between all departments of the organization.
Qualifications
Education:
High School graduate
Experience:
Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Basic Life Support required. Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to exercise judgment maintain interpersonal relationships and adapt to change. Ability to spell correctly write or print legibly speak clearly use correct grammar. Ability to organize work. Requires knowledge of basic medical terminology. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact appropriately and perform clerical services for infant child adolescent and adult patients.
Other:
Office equipment paper supplies handles patient care supplies and medications.
Employment Type
Full-Time
