Cardiac Care Unit Associate: Patient Flow and Admin

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness programs

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Clinical Associate for the 6 West Cardiac Decision Unit (CCDU). The role supports basic clinical services and unit clerical tasks in a 24-bed ACC Chest Pain Unit, with shift 7A/7P, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, BLS-HCP, and strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. No prior experience required; a sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or GED.
• Experience: none
• Licensure/certification: Critical Access Area - Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills. Must be organized and self-motivated. Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and assists patients and visitors with registration.
• May assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet.
• Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• May review medical records for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes.
• Cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment between patients as needed.
• Transports patients, supplies, specimens and equipment within the facility.
• May assist with chart audits.
• May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients.
• May participate in the sitter process Interacts with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals.
• Answers incoming calls via telephone and patient call system.
• Routes calls as needed and takes messages.
• Provides scheduling coverage support for department/unit staff scheduling, including back up coverage.
• Operates and maintains general office equipment.
• Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.
• Serves as a resource for department/unit software system.
• Monitors cleanliness of waiting and break rooms and performs safety/environmental rounds.
• Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance in unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Clinical Associate for the 6 West Cardiac Decision Unit (CCDU). The role supports basic clinical services and unit clerical tasks in a 24-bed ACC Chest Pain Unit, with shift 7A/7P, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, BLS-HCP, and strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. No prior experience required; a sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.