Health Care Technician I - Cert. Unit Clerk - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina • 1401 West Ash Street Wayne, NC

23h • $31,200 - $46,348 • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Technician I serves on Cherry Hospital’s Adult Admissions Unit, an inpatient unit for adults aged 18 and older. The unit provides a safe, structured environment for crisis stabilization. The role combines administrative and clerical work with direct patient care and support for unit operations. The position typically works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but may be assigned to other shifts as needed to meet unit needs. It is designated mandatory during adverse weather events, when the employee must report to work or stay over.

Requirements

• Be registered as a Nurse Aide by the State of North Carolina.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Already hold Nurse Aide I certification and be listed on the Division of Health Service Regulation Registry.
• Successfully pass all required parts of CPI’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to transfer written information accurately to various forms.
• Knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations.
• General office skills, including filing and telephone etiquette.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical tasks.
• Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager in ensuring sufficient documents are available and maintaining accurate unit records.
• Communicate across disciplines and hospital departments by phone, email, and writing.
• Help ensure patient safety.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Use purposeful therapeutic communication with patients.
• Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager with following up with staff on compliance with required Cherry Hospital training.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Loan repayment opportunities.
• Employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.
• A possible $2,000 sign-on bonus, contingent on 2025–2026 Budget Approval and eligibility.
• Shift premiums for eligible 8-hour shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED