Unit Administrative Assistant - Afternoon/Evening Shift

Circle of Life•Springdale, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Administrative Assistant is an integral member of the Inpatient Unit. Answers telephone, greets all guests, volunteers, and families. Communicates patient information to appropriate persons verbally, in writing and electronically. Proficient in the Electronic Health Records system: data entry, generating reports, collecting and documenting statistical information, and maintaining patient care records. Required to assist in answering call lights and notifying the nurse or appropriate team member for follow-up. May be required to assist with patient care if licensed as a CNA. May at times be required to work outside of normal schedule and at other locations.

Requirements

High school, GED and/or on-the-job education sufficient to perform the duties of the position
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Computer and telephone skills
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently
A team player and a person of unquestionable personal and professional ethics
Annual flu immunization
Current CPR certification is required
Current TB skin test and TB fit test required

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 12-18 months related experience and/or training
Bilingual a plus
CNA certification and experience in a healthcare environment preferred
If CNA certified: certification must be kept current

Responsibilities

Answers telephone
Greets all guests, volunteers, and families
Communicates patient information to appropriate persons verbally, in writing and electronically
Data entry in Electronic Health Records system
Generating reports in Electronic Health Records system
Collecting and documenting statistical information in Electronic Health Records system
Maintaining patient care records in Electronic Health Records system
Assisting in answering call lights
Notifying the nurse or appropriate team member for follow-up
Assisting with patient care if licensed as a CNA