Department Support Asst Newton Iowa FT Days

Trinity HealthNewton, IA
Onsite

About The Position

As a Department Support Assistant at MercyOne, performs clerical work and coordinates communications within the assigned nursing unit. Facilitates communication between the nursing unit and other hospital departments.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

  • Performs clerical duties for the nursing unit by maintaining charts; answering multi-line phones; greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and timely manner; and sorting and distributing mail.
  • Utilizes computer applications (Electronic Health Records, etc.) and communication technologies (Teletracking, Vocera, Hillrohm System, etc.) effectively.
  • Communicates patient information or department needs such as dietary, environmental services, and all Information Technology issues.
  • Maintains a safe, neat, and organized work environment by ordering and stocking supplies, forms, and equipment as necessary. Identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters repair requests; and conducts environmental rounding.
  • Prepare documents and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrates work practices consistent with safety, security, and infection control policies, including adhering to the Safe Medication Handling protocol for both delivery and removal of medications.
  • Conducts auditing of records, data, and transactions per unit management team request.
  • Maintains meeting room schedules.
  • Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • full benefits package
  • opportunity for growth throughout the system
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