13037BRDepartment Name:HSP Senior Adult Strategy Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description: The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) Program Assistant is an integral HELP Team member and provides administrative clerical, as well as clinical duties, to support the daily operations of the Hospital Elder Life Program. The HELP Program Assistant is responsible for screening for and enrolling patients appropriate for HELP services; assisting with volunteer orientation and continuing education; providing HELP interventions to patients as needed; maintaining the HELP office space, supplies, and equipment; collecting, entering, and mining HELP patient data and performing other duties as assigned by the HELP Coordinator or HELP Nurse Specialist.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare (https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/press-releases/unitypoint-health-named-top-place-to-work-in-healthcare-for-second-consecutive-year) by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/join-our-team/our-culture) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

  Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

  Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Prior healthcare experience

• CPR Certified (may obtain after start date)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical technologist, Nursing Assistant, Physical Therapy Aide or, Occupational Therapy Aide

• Experience working with older adults (65 years or older)

• Knowledge of Epic or other electronic medical record system

  EEO/M/F/D/V

  Auto req ID:13037BRWeekends:SomeZip Code:53715Compensation:$18.48+ commensurate with experienceJob Title:Hospital Elder Life Program Assistant; Full-Time; Day/PM Shift;Site Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:Day/PM Shift; Variable work scheduleHours Per Week:28 average per weekStatus:Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:0.7