Unit Assistant Cardiac Intervention

Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is about purpose, growth, care, and connection. As a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, we empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise to reimagining healthcare together. We are recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.

About the role

Serve as the primary point of contact for the clinical area, providing a professional welcome to patients while expertly routing communications between families and care teams. Manage the patient journey by strategically scheduling appointments and consultations to ensure a timely and efficient flow of care. Facilitate essential clinical workflows by supporting physicians with software navigation, including order entries, patient transfers, and discharge documentation. Maintain clinical readiness through the meticulous assembly of patient charts and the management of all departmental files and correspondence. Orchestrate office logistics by coordinating staff schedules, managing timekeeping systems, and overseeing meeting requirements and minutes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional welcome to patients
• Expertly route communications between families and care teams
• Schedule appointments and consultations
• Support physicians with software navigation
• Maintain clinical readiness
• Cook up office logistics

Requirements

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Qualifications

• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Days | Full-time.