Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)/Clinical Secretary

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant / Clinical Secretary at Tidelands Health plays a dual role, performing both clerical duties and providing direct patient care services. This position is essential in ensuring smooth operations on the nursing unit by managing communications, assisting patients, and supporting the healthcare team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties on a nursing unit including answering the telephone and relaying messages.
• Act as a receptionist, receiving and directing visitors and ambulatory patients.
• Provide direct patient care services as assigned by the Clinical Director.
• Aid with patient needs and support the healthcare team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with the successful completion of Medical Terminology course and a passing score on the examination. May substitute 2 years previous specific work experience with medical terminology for the Medical Terminology course certification.
• One year Clerical experience or Nursing Assistant experience.

Qualifications

• Required or High School Diploma with the completion of approved course of study for Nursing Assistant training or successful completion of fundamentals semester of Nursing school.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Effective and clear communication skills.
• Basic math skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant - National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Required.
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required.

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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