Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)/Clinical Secretary

Tidelands Health • Murrells Inlet, SC

16h

About The Position

The Clinical Secretary Nursing Assistant performs clerical duties on a nursing unit, answers telephones, relays messages, and serves as a receptionist by receiving and directing visitors and ambulatory patients. The role also provides direct patient care services as assigned by the Clinical Director and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma and successful completion of a Medical Terminology course with a passing examination score, or two years of relevant work experience using medical terminology in place of the course certification.
• High school diploma and completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course of study or successful completion of the fundamentals semester of nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.
• Ability to work with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clerical experience or Nursing Assistant experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course of study or successful completion of the fundamentals semester of nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls and patient call bells promptly and appropriately.
• Update patient electronic medical records (EMR) in a timely manner using appropriate sources, ensuring accurate, complete, and consistent documentation.
• Coordinate patient movement, including transfers, transports, referrals, and consults, when appropriate, ensuring appropriate communication and documentation.
• Communicate changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse and provider when appropriate.
• Maintain a consistently clean and well-organized work area.

What This Job Offers

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