Unit Associate - Med-Surg (Per Diem, Day Shift)
About The Position
The Unit Associate greets and directs visitors, prepares and maintains medical records, responds to patient requests for assistance, and provides information to patients, families, and physicians. The role also provides clerical support to the nursing team as needed. The position processes orders, assists unit visitors and callers, tracks patient admission and transfer flow, schedules patient procedures, and assembles patient charts. It also collects and maintains data and supports regulatory environmental compliance duties by clearing hallways and arranging equipment pickup as needed. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
- All required vaccinations must be received as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- High school education/GED or equivalent.
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- One year of relevant experience.
- Hospital or medical office experience.
- Unit Secretary training course.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Responsibilities
- Greet and direct visitors.
- Prepare and maintain medical records.
- Respond to patient requests for assistance.
- Provide information to patients, families, and physicians.
- Provide clerical support to the nursing team as required.
- Process orders and assist unit visitors and callers.
- Ascertain the flow of patient admissions and transfers.
- Assist with scheduling patient procedures.
- Assemble patient charts.
- Collect and maintain data on an ongoing basis.
- Participate in regulatory environmental compliance duties, including clearing hallways and calling for equipment or pickup as needed.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
