Unit Clerk – 3 West Ortho

Shift: Full-time | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM | 36 hours/week
Includes every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays

About 3 West Ortho:
Our 34-bed unit specializes in orthopedic care and has earned Blue Distinction for excellence in total hip and knee replacement. In addition to orthopedic patients, we care for a diverse medical/surgical adult population. As part of a smaller hospital, we pride ourselves on a family-like atmosphere and a collaborative team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an outstanding team recognized for quality care.
• Work in a unit that values teamwork, compassion, and excellence.
• Enjoy a supportive environment where your role makes a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide clerical and administrative support to ensure smooth unit operations.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and record management.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous healthcare or clerical experience preferred.

Join UnityPoint Health – Des Moines and help us deliver exceptional care every day!

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.

• Manages supplies and patient care supplies i.e., order, obtain and store supplies
• Performs job tasks and duties as outline in the job description/task list while in a secured area
• Assists with maintaining readiness of patient care equipment
• Efficiently and accurately maintains patient records

• Utilizes a holistic approach appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations
• Prioritizes dissemination of information using available technology

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent. Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English

Experience: Customer service in a medical field or office preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Administrative/Clerical Support and Customer Service.