Department Support Asst PT Evenings Oncology

About the role

The Department Support Assistant position at MercyOne Central Iowa supports the nursing unit by performing clerical tasks and coordinating communications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains charts and answers multi-line phones.
• Greets and assists customers in a friendly and timely manner.
• Sorts and distributes mail.
• Utilizes computer applications and communication technologies effectively.
• Communicates patient information or department needs such as dietary, environmental services, and IT issues.
• Maintains a safe, neat, and organized work environment by ordering and stocking supplies, forms, and equipment.
• 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 for both delivery and removal of medications.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medication administration and storage.
• Conducts auditing of records, data, and transactions per unit management team request.
• Conducts meetings and prepares meeting room schedules.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications (Electronic Health Records, etc.) and communication technologies (Teletracking, Vocera, Hillrohm System, etc.).

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Schedule 8-hours Days; 3:00 P - 11:30 P; every other holiday