Unit Assistant

About the role

Ensure a seamless workflow for the unit by managing administrative tasks, communication, and patient records.

Managing patient and visitor communication, handling telephone calls, mail, and other general clerical duties.

Accurately scheduling patient appointments and procedures, and communicating about patient care with physicians and nursing staff.

Assembling and maintaining patient charts, providing administrative and technical assistance with clinical processes like order entry, patient transfers, and discharges.

Coordinating meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and managing staff-related administrative tasks like timekeeping and scheduling changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative tasks, communication, and patient records.
• Handle patient and visitor communication, including telephone calls, mail, and general clerical duties.
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures, and communicate with physicians and nursing staff.
• Assemble and maintain patient charts, assist with clinical processes, and manage administrative tasks.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain meeting minutes, and handle staff-related administrative duties.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Preferences

• Previous CNA, PCT, or hospital experience.

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more