Health Care Assistant, Med-Surg, 2E, FT-3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System • AL

85d

About The Position

Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff, the Health Care Assistant supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally, assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient Care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files, and secretarial supply levels, and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completed the first quarter or semester of clinicals as a nursing student enrolled in an accredited college; or
• Previously worked as a patient care aide for at least 6 months; or
• Completed the PCA Trainee class; or
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit.
• Assist staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities.
• Perform patient care activities including vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Transport and transfer patients, including discharge.
• Direct incoming calls and respond to patient calls.
• Enter patient charges in the computer system.
• Maintain patient charts and unit files.
• Manage secretarial supply levels.
• Ensure a safe and orderly environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Retirement account options with 401K organization match
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan reimbursement
• On-site training and education opportunities
• Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees