Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)/Clinical Secretary

Georgetown Hospital System • Georgetown, SC

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About The Position

The Clinical Secretary Nursing Assistant performs clerical duties on a nursing unit, answers the telephone, relays messages, and acts 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 with successful completion of a Medical Terminology course and a passing score on the examination; alternatively, two years of previous specific work experience involving medical terminology may substitute for the course certification. Examples include HIM Technician, paralegal, medical biller, medical secretary, or patient access representative.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma with completion of an approved Nursing Assistant training course or successful completion of the fundamentals semester of nursing school is listed.
• One year of clerical experience or Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant credential through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program is listed as preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clerical experience or Nursing Assistant experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant credential through the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant training course 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 and ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent.
• Coordinate patient movement when appropriate, including transfers, transports, referrals, and consults, ensuring appropriate communication and documentation.
• Communicate changes in patients’ conditions to the nurse and provider where appropriate.
• Maintain a consistently clean and well-organized work area.
• Perform clerical duties on a nursing unit, relay messages, and receive and direct visitors and ambulatory patients.
• Provide direct patient care services as assigned by the Clinical Director and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

What This Job Offers

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