Health Care Assistant - Antepartum - PT -1st Shift

HH Health System•Huntsville, AL

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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 role 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, transporting patients, 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, replenishing secretarial supplies, and helping maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous patient care experience and/or two years of clerical experience with a successful work history; comparable combinations of education and experience in clerical positions and patient care aide positions will be considered.
BCLS certification is required by the conclusion of orientation.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course.
Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide technical patient care services and support to patients on the assigned nursing unit.
Assist staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support.
Take patients’ vital signs and assist 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 and unit files.
Maintain secretarial supply levels.
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees.
Flexible spending account.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Several retirement account options, including a 401(k) with an organizational match.
Nurse residency program.
Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
On-site training and education opportunities.
Employee discounts.
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Shared Governance and Clinical Ladder opportunities.
Child care.
Wellness resources.
On-site employee pharmacy and health clinic.