Health Care Assistant - Patient Care & Admin Support

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Longwood (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support a nursing unit under physician and clinical staff supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, patient transport and discharge, plus clerical duties such as direct calls and chart maintenance.

Required HS/GED; BCLS by orientation end. Prior patient care or clerical experience is preferred; familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS or GED required.
• CNA certification or completion of Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
• BCLS required by conclusion of orientation.
• Experience in patient care and/or clerical expereience preferred; suitable combinations may be considered.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care services including vital signs, activities of daily living, and patient transport.
• Assist staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical tasks as needed.
• Direct incoming calls, respond to patient calls and maintain patient charts and unit files.
• Enter patient charges in the computer system and maintain supply levels; contribute to a safe, orderly environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Clerical duties

Medical terminology

Education

HS/GED required

Certified Nursing Assistant course preferred

Tools

HH Health System tools

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support a nursing unit under physician and clinical staff supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, patient transport and discharge, plus clerical duties such as direct calls and chart maintenance.

Required HS/GED; BCLS by orientation end. Prior patient care or clerical experience is preferred; familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.