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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
3.7 of 5 21 reviews
www.uihealthcare.com Iowa City, IA 5000+ Employees
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Updated Apr 12, 2013

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Ken Kates

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100% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Iowa City, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics part-time for more than a year

ProsFriendly staff, great work atmosphere, patients/customers help to make each day special and eventful, plenty of challenges to keep motivated. Near impossible to come to work without a smile.

ConsCommuting to and from work may become tedious at times - having to pay for parking all the time and walking yet, or relying upon a bus schedule

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Iowa City, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics part-time for more than a year

ProsGood benefit, good people working around, my manager is very nice person, good entry level job because you will learn a lot.

ConsPeople gossip all the time, some of the nurses are not that friendly, salary is slightly low

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Iowa City, IA

Former Employee – worked at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics full-time for more than 3 years

ProsExcellent benefits. Outstanding retirement plan as well as sick leave and paid time off. Very nice hospital. Modern technology in the hospital.

ConsIt is an educational hospital so you have to be okay with teaching students and be patient to have a job here.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Iowa City, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics full-time for more than a year

ProsInsurance is decent for families. Location is nice.

ConsHours and pay are a little to be desired.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Iowa City, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics part-time for more than 3 years

ProsFun and exciting experience
Great job during college

ConsParking is horrible, but the bus system works well

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Coralville, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics part-time for less than a year

ProsMy supervisor has been very flexible with my schedule. He looks to accomodate student workers and find the right hours to fulfill employment.

ConsOverstaffing at times- makes for a slow day.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Iowa City, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics part-time for more than a year

Pros-Culture fosters innovation.
-Incredibly bright and talented co-workers.
-Opportunity for advancement.

Cons-The official management structure is slightly misguided.
-In 1.5 years of working there, I have not received a pay raise (even though promised).

Advice to Senior ManagementUpdate your management so that employees who work together and have similar job descriptions can work together, instead of trying to stretch responsibility from another department.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Iowa City, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics full-time for more than a year

ProsPlenty of room for growth, great pay for entry level. Great environment with lots of variety day to day.

ConsSo much bureaucracy and red tape. It takes a lot for someone incompetent to be fired.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Iowa City, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as a contractor for less than a year

ProsGood pay for job type. Friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Potential for lateral movement in the facility.

ConsLittle, if any room for advancement. Atmosphere can be too lax at times.

Advice to Senior ManagementKitchen procedure could be more universalized.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Iowa City, IA

Current Employee – been working at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

ProsBenefits: approx $250 per month for family coverage for health and dental AND 5 weeks of vacation to start at the Proffesional and Scientific level

ConsUnion Environment makes some things difficult to achieve

Advice to Senior ManagementDo a better job of maintaining transperancy

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