Job Description
Performs general clerical and receptionist duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and / or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit.
Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
Completes all other work-related duties as assigned.
Performs nursing assistant duties under the direct training of the registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or nurse manager.
Required Skills
- Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and / or in person, often in stressful situations.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
- Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software / hardware applications.
- Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
- Clerical, word processing and office skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.
- Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.
Required Experience
A. Work Experience
Hospital setting preferred.
B. Education and Training
- Successful completion of an approved educational program for nursing assistants or equivalent.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an approved unit clerk program within one year of employment.
C. License / Registration / Certification
1. Nursing assistant certification preferred.
2. Current BLS (from the American Heart Association)