Unit Assistant

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

3d•$33 - $40

About The Position

Provides routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to a nursing care unit. Prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner and builds confidence and cooperation with staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. May orient new staff to the department or unit. This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position at Sutter Health’s ABSMC-Ashby Campus. The schedule is nights, with 8-hour shifts and variable days, totaling 32 hours per week. Weekend work is required every other weekend. The posted pay range is $33.28 to $39.75 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.
Written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized policies and procedures.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by choosing appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to meet departmental and corporate objectives.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and use developed administrative skills.
Ability to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication.

Responsibilities

Provide routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to a nursing care unit.
Prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
May orient new staff to the department or unit.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.