Department Support Asst Med Surg Ortho FT Evenings

About the role

The Department Support Assistant position at MercyOne Central Iowa supports the nursing unit by performing clerical tasks, coordinating communications, and facilitating interactions with other hospital departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient charts and answers phones.
• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and timely manner.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies effectively.
• Communicates patient information and department needs such as dietary, environmental services, and IT issues.
• Maintains a safe, neat, and organized work environment by ordering and stocking supplies.
• Identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters repair requests; and conducts environmental rounding.
• Prepares documents and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates work practices consistent with safety, security, and infection control policies, including adhering to the Safe Medication Handling protocol.
• Conducts auditing of records, data, and transactions per unit management team request.
• Prepare meeting room schedules.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Computer skills (Electronic Health Records, Teletracking, Vocera, Hillrohm System).

Benefits

MercyOne offers a full benefits package, including competitive compensation and growth opportunities within the system.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Evening shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.

Benefits

Full benefits package offered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued. MercyOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.