Assistant-Nursing

Baptist; Calhoun City (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Calhoun City, MS, is seeking a health-administration support role to coordinate non-clinical tasks under licensed nursing supervision. Responsibilities include transcription of orders, chart maintenance, and using communication devices.

The position also involves clerical duties, maintaining patient charts, and ensuring patient safety while supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

Qualifications

• One year experience in business office or related health care field.
• Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Job description

Job Summary

Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical responsibilities.
• Maintains the patient chart.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Facilitates patient/bed flow by utilizing admission, transfer, and discharge activities according to procedure.
• Manages supplies and equipment.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Preferred/Desired

• One year experience in business office or related health care field. Previous experience utilizing customer service or public relation skills.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skilled and proficient in basic math, grammar, and communication

Special Skills

Preferred/Desired

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS within 14 days of hire.