Unit Secretary

h2Overview/h2 pstrongUnit Secretary - Emergency Department/strong/p pstrongUnityPoint Health QC Trinity – Rock Island IL /strong/p pstrongFull Time Benefits 1.0 FTE /strong/p pstrongMonday - Friday; 5:00pm - 1:30am/strong/p p /p pThe Unit Secretary performs clerical duties on the nursing units and assists in coordinating the needs of the heath care team members./p h2Why UnityPoint Health?/h2 pAt 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.  /p pOur 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:      /p ul liExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   /li /ul ul liDental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  /li /ul ul liEarly access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   /li /ul pWith 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.   /p pAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. /p pFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health./p h2Responsibilities/h2 pstrongDepartment Support/strong/p ul liMaintain an organized unit; perform light housekeeping functions to maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area, adhering to Universal/Standard precautions. /li liPromotes, monitors, and maintains a safe clean environment/li liConsistently know the coming and going of patients and assisting with the electronic push/pull of patients in the computer system/li liBe available at the nurse’s station to answer telephone calls and direct the phone calls as necessary and always consistently practice excellent telephone etiquette./li liEffectively communicate needs of the department by acknowledging patients, visitors, and healthcare providers upon arrival to the unit /li liEnsures stationary supplies are ordered for the unit and available/li /ul p /p pstrongBasic UPH Performance Criteria/strong/p ul liDemonstrate The UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines./li liDemonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. /li liEmployee maintains current licenses and or certifications required. /li liPractice and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare./li liCompletes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year./li liIs 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./li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 pTraining or equivalent experience in general clerical functions. /p pPrevious medical/clerical experience preferred. CPR certification required./p p /p pem*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role./em/p