Unit Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Unit Assistant

• Work pattern: Days, short hours (8 hours), variable schedule; every other weekend

Description

Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit. Prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner, supporting staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Ensures privacy and safety by adhering to local/state/federal regulations, codes, and unit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and administrative duties for a nursing care unit

• Prioritize and handle requests promptly

• Use medical terminology and interpret data/instructions from multiple formats

• Work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple tasks with interruptions

• Maintain patient privacy and protect PHI

• May orient new staff to the department/unit

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed time management and organizational skills

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, EHR, EPIC, and related information systems

• Ability to interpret varied data/instructions and prioritize assignments within policies and procedures

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-heavy environment

• Ability to resolve standard problems using established options

• Ability to ensure privacy of protected health information (PHI)

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and perform administrative skills effectively

Benefits

• Unions: Yes

• No additional benefits listed