Unit Clerk-Maternity Unit-Methodist

Overview

Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
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• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
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• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   
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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

• Performs general secretarial/receptionist support to the department. • Handles mail, performs routine copying and orders supplies. • Answers, screens and routes calls. Communicates effectively with a wide variety of families and employees. • Uses multiple software: Microsoft Office (Word) and EPIC. • Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff.• Utilizes a family-centered approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served. • Shows responsible and accountable management of human, fiscal, and material resources.• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned. • Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. • Integrates and demonstrates Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPHDM. • Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to other’s views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests. • Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.Experience: Must be familiar with word processing software and basic computer skills. Previous healthcare experience preferred. One year experience in business or secretarial environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused.