ED Reg Part Time CCT

wvumedicine; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant to join the team. The role involves direct patient care, clerical tasks, and accurate EMR documentation, while maintaining patient privacy and safety. A valid high school diploma and BLS are required; one year of related experience is preferred.

Notary Public in WV or ability to obtain within 6 months is welcomed. The position offers a 24-hour per week schedule with varied shifts and opportunities to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification due within 90 days of hire.
• One year of patient care assistant or clerical experience.
• Notary Public in WV or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care as assigned, using good judgment and skills.
• Reports observations and concerns to the nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Documents in the EMR per policy.
• Performs clerical tasks using computer, copier, fax, phones.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills and daily checks.
• Responds to call bells according to hospital standards.
• Uses equipment appropriately.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical duties

Communication

Privacy & confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification within 90 days

Post high school training (secretarial/computer)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• High school graduate/equivalent.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year of patient care assistant experience and or clerical experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Post high school business or secretarial or computer training.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Notary Public for the State of West Virginia or obtain within 6 months of hire date and keep it up-to-date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs direct patient care as assigned, applying good judgment and knowledge of skills required within the realm of job responsibility 100 % of the time.
• Reports all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the nurse 100 % of the time.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record as per policy 100 % of the time.
• Performs clerical skills including use of computer, copier, fax, phones, etc., 100 % of the time.
• Maintains patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality 100 % of the time.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as required.
• Answers call bells according to hospital standards.
• Uses equipment appropriately.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range is required (i.e.: to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.).
• Must be able to read and write legibly in English.
• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in affair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to electrical current.
• Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate ability to problem solve in a rapid, accurate manner.
• Establish good rapport with all staff and physicians.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment. Able to multi-task.
• Able to maintain composure and effective communication during times of stress.
• Able to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team.
• Make decisions based on the best interest of the patient ,unit , and hospital.
• Full support of all hospital and unit initiatives with a positive attitude.

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center
• Cost Center: 51 SRMC Nursing Emergency Services
• Address: 400 Fairview Heights Road Summersville West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.