Unit Administrative Assistant - CV Operating Room - Weekend Days
About the role
The Unit Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support in the CV Operating Room, primarily working weekends. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of secretarial/office experience, and prior health care experience or medical terminology knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Provides prompt and personalized service to all patients, answering the nurse call system, and facilitating effective patient care.
- Coordinates requests to Facilities Management/Maintenance and Biomed, rounds through the unit, and assists with calls to physicians and other floors.
- Monitors and addresses noise levels, reports observations, and ensures patient privacy and safety.
- Maintains unit work flow, paperwork, and supplies, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to department standards.
- Assists with patient and staffing needs, including float assignments within the service line or hospital.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Two years of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or patient care experience
- Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English
- Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot various equipment
- Highly proficient computer application skills
Qualifications
- BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
Benefits
No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.
Pay
Details about pay are not provided in the job posting.
Schedule
The position is full-time and works day shifts.
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. It is a full-service, acute-care hospital in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist. The hospital is known for its innovative medical research and comprehensive residency program, with affiliations to prestigious institutions like Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also collaborates with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston.