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About The Position

Requirements

• High school equivalent or GED.
• Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to organize changing work assignments.
• Flexibility.
• Patient-focused approach.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and adjust to varying workloads.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical and/or administrative assistant experience.
• Basic patient care skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Exposure to patient care equipment specific to the assigned population, telephone, nurse call system, and pager.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assist under the RN's direction with implementing the established plan of care.
• Interact compassionately with patients, families, and peers.
• Follow established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Provide a safe environment in patient rooms and on the unit.
• Facilitate stocking and ordering supplies for patient care.
• Assist with unit communication and facilitate unit operations.
• Serve as a resource for onboarding and training new team members.
• Conduct chart audits as directed by the nurse manager.
• Assist with patient data collection and reporting.
• Assist with billing functions as needed.
• Maintain patient records in written and/or electronic format.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
• Safely and securely maintain protected health information in accordance with training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.