Unit Associate, Hanford MedSurg, Per Diem, 8-Hour Day Shift (6am-2:30pm)

Adventist Health • Hanford, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
Job Summary:
Greets and directs visitors. Prepares and maintains medical records. Responds to patient requests for assistance. Provides information to patients, families, and physicians. Provides other clerical support to nursing team as required.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year's relevant experience: Preferred
• Hospital or medical office experience: Preferred
• Unit Secretary training course: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes orders and assists unit visitors and callers.
• Ascertains flow of patients admission/transfers.
• Assists in scheduling patient procedures and assembling patient charts.
• Performs data collection and maintains data on an ongoing basis.
• Assists in scheduling patient procedures.
• Assembles charts.
• Participates in regulatory environmental compliance duties, clearing hallways and calling for equipment/pick-up as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED