Health Care Assistant - Patient Care & Clerical Support

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support assigned units under physician and clinical staff supervision. Responsibilities include technical patient care, vital signs, mobility assistance, transport, and discharge processes, along with clerical duties such as directing calls and managing patient charges.

Qualifications include HS/GED, and CNA course preferred; BCLS required by orientation.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• CNA and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
• BCLS required by the conclusion of orientation.
• Requires previous patient care and/or two years clerical expereience with successful work history.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical patient care services on the nursing unit including vital signs and activities of daily living.
• Assist staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical tasks.
• Transport patients and assist with discharge.
• Direct incoming calls, respond to patient calls, and enter patient charges in the computer system.
• Maintain patient charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels; ensure a safe and orderly environment.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

BCLS proficiency

Education

HS/GED

CNA course preferred

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support assigned units under physician and clinical staff supervision. Responsibilities include technical patient care, vital signs, mobility assistance, transport, and discharge processes, along with clerical duties such as directing calls and managing patient charges.

Qualifications include HS/GED, and CNA course preferred; BCLS required by orientation.