• Unit Secretary

    UnityPoint Health (Sioux City, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Administrative and Clerical

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Emergency Department- SLRMC

    + Shift: Days M-F

    + Job ID: 173456

     

    Overview

     

    UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

     

    Full-Time Days

     

    Monday-Friday

     

    To serve as a receptionist and to perform clerical duties within a nursing unit. Also to provide administrative support to the nursing director and manager of the unit.

     

    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

    Administrative

     

    + Displays excellent receptionist skills in greeting all customers including both internal and external. Answers phone and call light with proper phone etiquette, and sensitivity to the needs of the caller. Contacts staff immediately for patient care needs or assists with patient needs. Assists physicians as needed.

    + Performs administrative activities for assigned Nursing Director/Manager such as typing and proofing a variety of materials; e.g. correspondence, reports, charts, memos, policies and procedures

     

    Accountability

     

    + Orders needed office supplies, or other supplies as needed for the areas. Organizes nurses’ station to keep records neat and well organized.

    + Review daily charge capture for accuracy.

    Qualifications

    + Education:High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree in secretarial sciences preferred or equivalent experience strongly preferred.

    + Experience: Secretarial experience demonstrated communication skills desired. Ability to be flexible with hours and to work under pressure. Good judgement and problem-solving skills. Highly discrete, able to routinely handle confidential materials. Able to manage multiple priorities and assignments.

    + Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Fax, phone, call lights and order entry. Must have effective interpersonal relationships and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and written). Must be able to demonstrate the ability to type. Computer knowledge. Demonstrated effective communication skills.

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