Unit Assistant 🔍 Michigan, Pontiac New 📁 Administrative/Clerical 💼 McLaren Oakland 📅    26010562 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for

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Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks that support nursing unit operations and the delivery of effective and efficient services to meet the needs of patients and families. This includes establishing and maintaining efficient communication, accurate data entry, maintaining inventory of identified forms and supplies, and other support activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Assist patients by responding to intercom requests, obtaining needed services from nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, aides, and other hospital personnel. Greets visitors in person or on the telephone and answers inquiries; relays calls to patients; gives directions; refers inquiries to nursing and physician staff. Performs varied administrative tasks such as answering the phone, greeting visitors, maintaining department logs & reports, scheduling appointments, typing, filing, copying, faxing and ordering office supplies and equipment supplies to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department's activities. Performs a variety of computer/data entry functions to support patient care including establishing and maintaining patient record; may enter nursing and physician notes and orders; handling the majority of a patient's paperwork, such as discharge, admission, and personal information forms. Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA. 6. Perform other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Completion of a formal Unit Assistant course or one year of directly related experience

• Associate degree in related field

Additional Information Schedule:

Full-time Requisition ID:

26010562

Daily Work Times:

7:00 am - 7:30 pm

Hours Per Pay Period:

80

On Call:

No Weekends:

Yes