Health Care Assistant: Patient Care & Unit Support

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System in Huntsville is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support the assigned unit with patient care and clerical duties. Responsibilities include vital signs, activities of daily living, patient transport and discharge, as well as directing calls and maintaining charts.

The role requires HS/GED and BCLS by orientation, with CNA education preferred. Prior patient care or clerical experience is expected, and familiarity with medical terminology is desirable.

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED required.
• Education preferred: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
• License/Certification: BCLS required by end of orientation.
• Experience: Prior patient care and/or two years clerical experience; suitable combinations may be considered.
• Additional skills: Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical patient care services including vital signs, ADLs, transport, and transfers including discharge.
• Support staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care and clerical tasks.
• Direct incoming calls, respond to patient calls, enter charges, maintain patient charts and unit files.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

HS/GED

CNA training preferred

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System in Huntsville is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support the assigned unit with patient care and clerical duties. Responsibilities include vital signs, activities of daily living, patient transport and discharge, as well as directing calls and maintaining charts.

The role requires HS/GED and BCLS by orientation, with CNA education preferred. Prior patient care or clerical experience is expected, and familiarity with medical terminology is desirable.