Administrative Assistant I-Nursing Operations

Overview

The position of the Administrative Assistant I will provide administrative support to the Acute Adult Services Division.  The Administrative Assistant I reports to the Director of Acute Adult Services. 

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 Support

• Open and routes mail
• Composes and types routine correspondence and other written communication as needed
• Orders supplies for office and division as directed
• Maintains systematic and easily retrievable files
• Disseminates information relative to administrative policies
• Maintains records, calendars, financial reports, etc
• Maintains confidential files
• Assists with special projects and programs
• Coordinates meetings (room scheduling, catering, audiovisuals needs, etc) as needed
• Oversees scheduling of educational classrooms
• Assists with recording minutes at various meetings as needed

Communication

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills with other health care team members
  • Verbal communication is clear and precise
  • Written communication is legible, if handwritten and completed in a timely manner
  • Computer documentation is completed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Receives and makes proper disposition of telephone calls

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Writes, reads, and comprehends fluent English.
• Demonstrates strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Must be able to successfully complete basic and advanced departmental computer training.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the manual and technical skills required to perform basic and advanced computer operations.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
• Objectively directs concerns regarding departmental and/or hospital policies to the Director.
• Must be able to work well with all customers, co-workers and multi-disciplinary team members.