Technical Assistant/Unit Receptionist

UVA Health•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Assistant/Unit Receptionist provides coverage on the unit in both Technical Assistant and Medical Unit Receptionist capacities. The role provides patient care services, cleans, maintains, and stocks supplies and equipment, and applies standard precautions and infection-control principles. Assignments are delegated by an RN, and care is provided according to established policies and procedures. The Technical Assistant accesses and reports information about patient status and needs, and may perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety attendant, and other duties within their scope. The role assists with and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, and supports patients throughout their care experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse. It also supports room turnaround, organizes supplies and equipment, and follows departmental, hospital, regulatory, and safety procedures, including sterile and non-sterile techniques. The schedule is five shifts per week, described as three weekday evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and three weekend day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role may require on-call responsibilities, travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, and travel out of town as needed. Safety equipment such as a HEPA mask may be required. The base compensation range is $18.43–$25.30 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, work experience, and/or education. Eligible positions may also have incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience preferred.
Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Certification from the Virginia Board of Nursing preferred.
Phlebotomy skills preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide coverage on the unit as both a Technical Assistant and Medical Unit Receptionist.
Provide and document patient assistance under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
Assist with patient care throughout the patient experience under the direct supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.
Access data reflecting patient status and report information needed to identify patient needs.
Clean, maintain, and stock supplies and equipment.
Assist with room turnaround, including cleaning equipment, supplies, and the environment.
Organize supplies and equipment as needed.
Apply standard precautions and infection-control principles.
Perform clerical, phlebotomy, safety attendant, and other duties within scope as assigned.
Follow department, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures, including safety measures and sterile and non-sterile techniques.