Unit Assistant

Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area's largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community's well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team whose role is to facilitate unit operations through patient registration and scheduling order processing requisition of services and patient procedures processing and tracking of charges as applicable maintaining accurate and complete patient charts managing unit clerical supplies and demonstrating proper communications etiquette while managing multiple phone and intercom lines. The Unit Assistant may also assist in patient care as assigned. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs needles or syringes from storage locations (such as large stock supplies automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.

Core Duties:

• Competent in psychomotor skills and technical procedures; includes proficiency in Health Information systems supply orders and departmental data/reports
• Performs legible timely concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures; proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system
• Uses appropriate organization priority setting and problem-solving skills
• Communicates clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette and manages multiple phone and intercom lines; uses medical terminology accurately and includes reporting abnormals or changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Accountable for self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development
• Applies safety precautions and principles to patient care; includes all National Patient Safety Goals.
• Participates in Unit Service Line and DHMF Quality initiatives; includes patient satisfaction and core measures
• Maintains a safe working environment by utilizing appropriate resources protocols procedures and communication to appropriate personnel

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completetion of a medical terminology course (or equivalent knowledge) required
• Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)
• Unit Assistant/Clerk or equivalent in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience as Unit Assistant/Clerk in a healthcare setting preferrec
• Previous experience assisting in direct patient care preferred

Pay Range

$ $31.43 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.