Unit Secretary/CNA - ED

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

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About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community's largest employers. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Unit Secretary/CNA. The Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant is a member of MercyOne Clinton Medical Center's healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse providing quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living, as well as, other physical, emotional and spiritual needs consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, vision of patient care services, evidence-based standard of care and established policies and procedures. As a Unit Secretary performs clerical and receptionist duties under the direction and supervision of the Unit Director.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aide, verification of certification from the State of Iowa.
• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years' experience in a related field preferred.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of tasks in a stressful environment.
• Ability to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to changes.
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Possess a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties under the direction of the Unit Director.
• Transcribe selected physician orders and perform order entry on the computer.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and therapies for patients.
• Assemble admission and discharge charts and maintain patient medical records.
• Complete documentation for billing.
• Answer telephone calls and provide routine approved information.
• Relay calls and messages to appropriate staff.
• Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED