Health Unit Assistant

Overview

Shift: Monday - Friday; 5:00pm - 1:30am. 

As a Health Unit Assistant at UnityPoint Health, you’ll play an important role in supporting our healthcare teams and creating a positive experience for patients and families. This position provides essential administrative and clerical support that helps keep the unit running efficiently and allows our clinical teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

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

• Welcome and assist patients, visitors, and staff with professionalism and courtesy.  
• Answer and direct phone calls and unit communications promptly and accurately.  
• Manage multiple tasks and requests efficiently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.  
• Update and maintain patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with documentation and privacy standards.  
• Support patient flow by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with nursing and admitting staff.  
• Assist with scheduling diagnostic tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments as directed.  
• Communicate clearly and effectively with multidisciplinary team members to support patient care and safety.  
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.  
• Assists with orienting new staff to the role  
• Maintain office equipment and supplies as directed. 
• Perform additional clerical and support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: 

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 

Experience: 

• One (1) year previous clerical, customer service or other experience in a healthcare setting preferred.