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Unit Clerk-Emergency Department

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

1 Positions

ID: 41889572

Posted On 04/11/2025

Refreshed On 05/12/2025

Job Overview

+ **Area of Interest:** Administrative and Clerical

+ **FTE/Hours per pay period:** 1.0

+ **Department:** Emergency Department

+ **Shift:** Nights, (2) 8 hour shifts: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am and (2) 12 hour shifts: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every 5th weekend rotation.

+ **Job ID:** 163830

Overview

Unit Clerk Tech

Full-Time, 1.0 FTE

Nights, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am and 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

The Emergency Department specializes in emergency medicine and operates 24 hours a day. The department sees a variety of patients from newborns to geriatrics who come by ambulance or walk in. the Emergency Department provides the initial treatment and stabilization of patients who come with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which can be life threatening.

The Emergency Department Unit Clerk is the communications coordinator and is responsible for clerical work on the unit. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, family-centered care and a high level of satisfaction from team members, patients and families through excellent customer service.

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:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged 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

Leadership and Management

+ Exercises and promotes effective communication in a multidisciplinary team approach.

+ Serves as preceptor and mentors new Unit Clerk staff as a positive role model.

+ Willing to cross-train to associated area on the unit and takes responsibility to maintain own competencies.

Safety and Quality

+ Acts in accordance with DNV Primary Stroke Center guidelines and educational requirements therein.

+ Acts in accordance with the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care guidelines and educational requirements therein related to Heart Failure Accreditation and Chest Pain Center Accreditation. Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Service

+ Utilizes current technology and electronic medical record to complete duties efficiently.

+ Utilizes electronic medical record to facilitate patient flow in the department.

+ Promotes family-centered care appropriate to age of patients served in the emergency department.

+ Coordinates and prioritizes the dissemination of information.

+ Manages clerical supplies, i.e., ordering, obtaining, transporting, storing, filing, etc.

+ Adheres to unit specific employee accountabilities.

+ Is flexible with assignments and work load, and maintains personal performance standards and skills.

+ Utilizes cost effective measures consistent with the needs of the users, established standards and the hospital’s budgetary guidelines.

+ Exercises and promotes effective communication in a multidisciplinary team approach.

Financial

+ Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent

Experience:

Previous clerical experience.

Able to type accurately.

Experienced in Microsoft Office application software.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Primary Contact

13511

Michelle Pickel

HR Recruiter, HR

563-589-2608

Phone

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Fax

[email protected]

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Information Technology/Telecommunications

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

168

Job REQ #

41889572

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250411

End Date

20250619

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UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

About the Company

A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

* Foster Unity

* Own the Moment

* Champion Excellence

* Seize Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.