Healthcare Unit Assistant - Patient Care & Coordination

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Unit Assistant to support the healthcare team under RN/LPN supervision. You will help maintain smooth unit operations, assist with regulatory compliance, and aid physicians by gathering necessary information to treat patients effectively.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with completion of a Nursing Assistant course, BLS certification, and preferred CNA status.

Qualifications

• Patient care experience preferred. Minimum of one-year secretarial experience or clinical experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent with completion of a Nursing Assistant course and/or current status as a student in a Registered Nurse or LPN preparation program. Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• BLS
• MA Certified Nurse Aide preferred
• Must prove consistency of working in both unit coordinator/nursing assistant roles throughout the calendar year to maintain eligibility for this position.
• Strong computer skills required. Familiarity with Meditech preferred.
• Medical terminology is preferred or willingness to pursue as necessary.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff, both in writing and speech, with or without use of prosthesis.
• Bilingual skills consistent with patient population are preferred.
• Must possess the ability to promote patient safety with detail to accuracy.
• Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice in accordance with job description.
• Demonstrated dependability in maintaining a work schedule.
• Demonstrated assertive skills when dealing with varying levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Assistant supports the healthcare team under supervision of RN and LPN.
• Maintains smooth unit operations and helps ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assists physicians by gathering necessary information to treat patients.
• Provides direct patient care within policy and procedure guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Secretarial experience

Healthcare facility experience

Education

Nursing Assistant

MA Certified Nurse Aide

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Unit Assistant to support the healthcare team under RN/LPN supervision. You will help maintain smooth unit operations, assist with regulatory compliance, and aid physicians by gathering necessary information to treat patients effectively.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with completion of a Nursing Assistant course, BLS certification, and preferred CNA status.