Compassionate Patient Care Assistant & Support

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Unit Clerk/Clinical Assistant to provide clerical support and assist with patient care under RN supervision on the South Hospital/UMC unit in Shepherdsville, KY. Duties include transcribing orders, assembling records, and routing communications to ensure efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, respiratory tasks, and assisting with daily activities to support safe, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program.
• Nursing Students who have Fundamentals of Nursing may apply (LPNs preferred).

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and computes physician orders and messages accurately.
• Assembles patient medical records and maintains chart order.
• Sets up admission/discharge charts and checks for completeness.
• Handles desk communications and routes messages promptly.
• Performs phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, respiratory functions.
• Collects specimens and documents vital signs, intake/output, height/weight.
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing and patient care activities.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Problem solving

Service excellence

Organization

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant / Medical Assistant / EMT training

LPNs may apply (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Unit Clerk/Clinical Assistant to provide clerical support and assist with patient care under RN supervision on the South Hospital/UMC unit in Shepherdsville, KY. Duties include transcribing orders, assembling records, and routing communications to ensure efficient patient flow.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, respiratory tasks, and assisting with daily activities to support safe, patient-centered care.