Unit Administrative Assistant - 12 Hour Shift

Circle of Life • Bentonville, AR

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Administrative Assistant is an integral member of the Inpatient Unit. This position may work between Bentonville and Springdale locations, and will assist with covering weekends and holidays when needed. This position is scheduled for 7am-7pm shifts. The role involves answering telephones, greeting guests, volunteers, and families, and communicating patient information verbally, in writing, and electronically. The assistant must be proficient in the Electronic Health Records system for data entry, report generation, statistical information collection and documentation, and maintaining patient care records. They are also required to assist in answering call lights and notifying nurses or appropriate team members for follow-up. If licensed as a CNA, the assistant may be required to assist with patient care. The position may require working 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
• If CNA certified: certification must be kept current
• Current CPR certification is required (if CNA certified)
• Current TB skin test and TB fit test required (if CNA certified)

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Assist with covering weekends and holidays when needed
• May at times be required to work outside of normal schedule and at other locations

What This Job Offers

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