Health Care Assistant Weekend - Madison Hospital Acute Surgical Care 4th FL - FT - 1st Shift
About The Position
Under the direction of physicians and clinical staff, the Health Care Assistant supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support to patients on the nursing unit. The position also assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient care activities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and transporting and transferring patients, including for discharge. Clerical duties include directing incoming calls, responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts and unit files, managing secretarial supply levels, and helping maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BCLS certification is required by the conclusion of orientation.
- Previous patient care experience and/or two years of clerical experience with a successful work history.
- Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions and patient care aide positions will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical patient care services and support to patients on the nursing unit under the direction of physicians and clinical staff.
- Assist with routine patient care activities and clerical support for staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments.
- Take vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Transport and transfer patients, including for discharge.
- Direct incoming calls and respond to patient calls.
- Enter patient charges in the computer system.
- Maintain patient charts, unit files, and secretarial supply levels.
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement account options with a 401(k) organization match
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Continuing education
- Shared Governance
- Clinical Ladder
- Nurse Residency
- Child care
- Wellness resources
- On-site employee pharmacy and health clinic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
