HUC/CNA

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator to perform clerical and patient-care support on the nursing unit. You will handle medical records, order processing, typing, and materials management while assisting visitors and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe unit and performing nursing assistant tasks under supervision of RNs, LVNs, or managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent completion required.
• Completion of UMC HUC training within 6 months of starting position.
• One of: Nursing/Medical Assistant training or RN training or international RN equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit.
• Maintain medical records and process orders and typing tasks.
• Assist visitors, nursing staff, and health care team members.
• Support in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Perform Nursing Assistant duties under supervision of RN/LVN/Management Associate.

Skills

Multi-line phone

Communication skills

Prioritize & multi-task

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Independent work

Interpersonal or stress handling

Knowledge of patient records

Hospital computer systems

Clinical procedures

Inventory control

Clerical/word processing

English comprehension

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

UMC HUC training program completion

Formal Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant training

Fundamental Nursing RN training program

International RN equivalent graduation

Tools

ADT order entry systems

Laboratory inquiry software

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Operating Room
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Rotating

Job Summary

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. Performs Nursing Assistant duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Management Associate.

Skills

• 1. Ability to use multi-line telephone.
• 2. Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• 3. Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• 4. Possesses basic computer knowledge and knowledge of medical terminology.
• 5. Organizational, problem-solving skills.
• 6. Flexible and able to work independently with minimal supervision and thrive on change.
• 7. Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations in a courteous manner.
• 8. Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 9. Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
• 10. Skillful in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
• 11. Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations.
• 12. Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
• 13. Clerical, word processing and office skills.
• 14. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.
• 15. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Work Experience

Nursing Assistant or Health Unit Coordinator experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Education and Training

High school diploma or equivalent.

Completion of the UMC HUC training program within 6 months of being in the position.

Completion of one of the following:

• 1. Formal Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or equivalent training program; or
• 2. Fundamental Nursing Registered Nurse training program; or
• 3. Graduate of an international Registered Nurse equivalent program.