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Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC)University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing's Vascular and Neuroscience Intermediate and Acute Care Unit (2RC) is seeking a Nursing Unit Clerk (NUC) to perform clerical, reception, and related duties relative to nursing care and services to patients.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Communicates and interacts with patients, visitors, and other health care professionals in an effective manner and maintains positive, cooperative relationshipsUtilizes and maintains electronic communication systems to ensure communication among the health care team members and patients/families, including text pagers, locator badges, wireless phones, and other new systemsProvides information and direction to health care personnel and visitors coming to the unit, answers the telephone; takes and delivers messages and assists in keeping White Boards updated at least daily as appropriateHelps to answer call lights, maintain call-light system, and relay information in a timely manner to appropriate team membersProficient in navigating web-based resources and using online clinical and business applicationsPerforms computer functions within scope of role as defined by the individual unitMaintains accurate census information; (e.g., timely ADT entry into IDX, Premise bed board activities, correct level of accommodation charges, and census reconciliation)Processes patient charges including batching charges in a timely manner, as appropriateNotifies appropriate health care professionals of a patient admission and prepares the required forms with patient identification informationCompletes and maintains hospital and nursing recordsUses appropriate medical terminology and symbols, i.e. verbal, written and electronicAssists health care providers in scheduling patient tests and appointmentsPractices standard precautions in infection control in accordance with institutional policyAssists staff during emergencies, and other patient cares and services as directedMaintains a process for ordering, obtaining, and storing supplies that is cost effective and meets unit needsParticipates in unit staff meetings and in-servicesPerforms other projects or tasks as assignedPercent of Time: 100% - 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday through Friday, Days Location: Iowa City, IA Merit Pay PlanBenefits Highlights:Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, IowaFringe benefits package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plansFor more information about Why Iowa?, click hereMinimum Eligibility Requirements:Graduation from high school and any combination of clerical experience, health care experience and/or post high school education which totals one year, orAny combination of clerical experience and/or health care experience which totals two years.Desirable Qualifications:6 months of clerical experiencePublic contact/customer service experienceMedical terminology knowledgeProficiency in MS Word and MS ExcelExcellent communication skillsPlease include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kylie Guy at candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.Additional Information Compensation Contact Information
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