PCA/Unit Secretary - Infusion Outpatient (Days) PT

Adena Health System • Chillicothe, OH

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Clerk is the primary receptionist for the inpatient unit. This individual provides clerical support to the care team including typing, word processing, transcribing physician orders, and ordering supplies and acts as liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone. This position has limited patient contact, has access to confidential patient information and works collaboratively with the care team under the indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Nurse Tech provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, while providing an atmosphere that supports our mission To Heal, To Educate, To Care. This includes, but is not limited to: activities of daily living, simple treatments/procedures, telemetry monitor set up, oxygen set up, etc. This individual works collaboratively with other care team members including the patient and family, and participates in patient care to achieve conferences to achieve optimal outcomes. The Nurse Tech has access to confidential patient information, must communicate with all team members regarding care provided by them to the assigned patient group and carries out daily activities under the direct supervision of a Staff Nurse, indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Unit Director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification
• 1-2 years experience in direct patient care

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Medical Terminology course
• Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), Patient Care Tech. or equivalent program or currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to the care team including typing, word processing, transcribing physician orders, and ordering supplies.
• Acts as liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone.
• Provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
• Assists with activities of daily living, simple treatments/procedures, telemetry monitor set up, oxygen set up, etc.
• Communicates with all team members regarding care provided to the assigned patient group.
• Carries out daily activities under the direct supervision of a Staff Nurse.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
• PTO that grows with tenure

What This Job Offers

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