Unit Secretary, Athens-Limestone, FT-1st Shift
About The Position
Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff, the Health Care Assistant supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally, assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files, and secretarial supply levels, and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Previous patient care and/or two years clerical experience with successful work history.
- Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered.
- BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant License, Certification and/or Registration.
- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit.
- Assisting staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support.
- Taking vital signs.
- Assisting with activities of daily living.
- Transporting and transferring patients, including discharge.
- Directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls.
- Entering patient charges in the computer system.
- Maintaining patient charts and unit files.
- Maintaining secretarial supply levels.
- Maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Retirement account options
- 401K organization match
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
