Health Care Assistant - Madison Hospital Acute Surgical Care 4th FL - FT - 1st Shift
About The Position
Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff the Health Care Assistant(HCA) 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
- HS/GED required
- Requires previous patient care and/or two years clerical expereience with successful work history
- Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered
- BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred
- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- providing technical patient care services
- support related to patients on the nursing unit
- 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
- directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls
- entering patient charges in the computer system
- maintaining patient charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels
- being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment
Benefits
- excellent benefits package
- childcare
- health and wellness programs
- onsite employee pharmacy
- free health clinic
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
