Unit Assistant

SSM Health

27d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-St Francis Home Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Unit Assistant – Full Time (Day Shift, Monday–Friday, AM Hours) We’re seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Unit Assistant to support daily operations at the St. Francis Home. This role functions as a unit clerk/secretary and is essential in ensuring smooth communication and workflow. Job Summary: Clerk level role performing routine clerical work with clearly defined procedures under direct supervision.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• No experience required
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare or clinical support experience
• Proficiency with PointClickCare and Epic
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments and enjoy being a dependable part of a care team.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining records and systems, receives and prepares information for processing or entry.
• Composes, types and transcribes correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications as required. Routes written communications as appropriate.
• Communicates with others in person, telephone, and/or email. May receive and screen visitors and handles general inquiries.
• Assists with preparing for and facilitating meetings, conferences, programs and/or special events.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems.
• Orders and stocks supplies.
• May enter information from a variety of sources into computer database(s) and verify data entered into computer by checking printouts/reports for errors and correcting as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks with accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Enter physician orders and manage documentation efficiently
• Handle faxing, scanning, and processing lab and medication orders
• Support the clinical team with prompt, reliable administrative assistance

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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• SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees