Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant NICU, FT Nights (58131)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital in El Paso, TX is seeking an entry-level Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant (HUC/NA) to perform general clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit, assist visitors and healthcare staff, and maintain a clean and safe environment during night shifts.

Candidates must complete an approved nursing assistant program or have equivalent training, be High School graduates, and hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

• Completed an approved nursing assistant program or equivalent.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit.
• Assist visitors, nursing staff and health care team; maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Handle medical record maintenance, order processing and related clerical tasks.

Skills

Telephone communication

Medical terminology

Medical records

Hospital IT systems

Clinical procedures

Inventory control

Clerical skills

English literacy

Education

Nursing assistant program or equivalent

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADT/order entry systems

Laboratory inquiries systems

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Entry, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Night, Job Category: Health Care, The Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant (HUC/NA) performs general clerical and receptionist duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Completes all other work related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education and Training:

• Successful completion of an approved educational program for nursing assistants or equivalent.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

License/Registration/Certification:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Skills:

• Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
• Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
• Clerical, word processing and office skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.