Health Unit Secretary/Care Assistant - RCU/ICU Step Down - FT - 2nd Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their team. This role is vital in supporting the nursing unit by delivering essential patient care services, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. You will also handle clerical tasks, ensuring smooth communication and record-keeping within the unit. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this organization offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401K Matching

Employee Discounts

Onsite Training

Short and Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Childcare Programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical patient care services and support.
• Assist with routine patient care activities and clerical support.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Support

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of physicians and clinical staff, the Health Care Assistant (HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally, the HCA assists staff, physicians, visitors, and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, transfer of patients, including discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls, responding to patient calls, entering patient charges into the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files, secretarial supplies, and ensuring a safe and orderly environment.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Education: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course.

License, Certification, and/or Registration: BCLS certification required by the end of orientation.

Experience: Previous patient care experience and/or two years of clerical experience with a successful work history. Equivalent combinations of education and experience in clerical and patient care roles will be considered.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, along with our own Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and ranked among "Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." Our facilities include six cath labs, four EP labs, and multiple medical and step-down units, providing continuous growth opportunities. We offer a campus training center for continuing education, Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, The Daisy Award, and Nurse Residency Program for new graduates. We prioritize your well-being with excellent benefits, childcare, health and wellness programs, onsite employee pharmacy, free health clinic, tuition assistance, and more. We are committed to diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We participate in the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability, retirement plans with 401K matching, nurse residency, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, onsite training, employee discounts, and more.

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al