Health Care Assistant - 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 assistant also helps staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient care duties include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and transporting and transferring patients, including at discharge. Clerical duties include directing incoming calls, responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts and unit files, monitoring secretarial supply levels, 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 and patient care aide positions will be considered.
- BCLS certification 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 with vital signs and activities of daily living.
- Transport and transfer patients, including for discharge.
- Assist staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support.
- 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, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement account options, including an organization 401(k) match.
- Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
- On-site training and education opportunities.
- Employee discounts.
- Continuing education and professional growth opportunities.
- Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, and Nurse Residency opportunities.
- 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
