Unit Support Assistant- Heart and Vascular Unit

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

This is a Full-Time 36 hours per week Day/Night Rotating position
Assists the interdisciplinary team in providing a well-supplied, safe, and clean inpatient unit that meets regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in computer skills and customer service.
• The ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational and prioritization skills is required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma ( or GED) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as front line representative of unit.
• Interacts with families and visitors in the unit.
• Answers telephone calls and assists in the overall functioning of the unit.
• Communicates with other departments as needed.
• Coordinates with the Unit leader to ensure the unit meets regulatory, safety, and infection prevention standards, monitors and intervenes as necessary to maintain environment of care standards.
• Ensures the unit is well supplied and equipment is available and working.
• Utilizes support systems and resources to document patient status and flow.
• Maintains chart information that is up-to-date, organized, and in compliance with Health Information Services (HIS) requirements.
• Accesses secure medication locations limited to receiving and floor stock storage areas in order to manage the storage, handling, beyond use dating, and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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