Health Care Assistant Weekend - Madison Hospital Acute Surg Care 4th FL - FT - 1st Shift

About the role

Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff, the Health Care Assistant supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally, they assist staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit.
• Assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed.
• Patient Care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge.
• Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files, and secretarial supply levels, and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred
• BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation
• Previous patient care and/or two years clerical experience with successful work history
• Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered

Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Skills

• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Benefits

• Aid in providing competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details of schedule are not specified in this posting.