Unit Assistant

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

Provides routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to a nursing care unit. Handles clerical duties and prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner, while building confidence and cooperation among 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 regular, non-exempt, part-time position at Sutter Health’s ABSMC-Ashby Campus. The schedule is a night shift, eight-hour shifts, 32 hours per week, with variable days and every other weekend required. The position offers a pay range of $33.28 to $39.75 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.
Written and verbal communication skills for communicating 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 computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to interpret data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and staff to achieve 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 and complete clerical duties in a timely manner.
Build cooperation with staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Follow applicable 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.