Unit Assistant - Renal Dialysis

Ascension • Belle Meade, TN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
Greet patients and visitors, answer general inquiries, and schedule patients for appointments.
Answer, screen, and route telephone calls.
Perform general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution.
Create various reports and documents.
Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other health-care team members about patient care.
Perform unit safety checks.
Assist with meeting patient needs and escalate as appropriate.
May enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules.
May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly.

Requirements

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• No additional preferences.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
• Greet patients and visitors, answer general inquiries, and schedule patients for appointments.
• Answer, screen, and route telephone calls.
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution.
• Create various reports and documents.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other health-care team members about patient care.
• Perform unit safety checks.
• Assist with meeting patient needs and escalate as appropriate.
• May enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules.
• May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
• Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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