Medical Office & Patient Care Assistant

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Unit Associate/Nursing Assistant to join our hospital team in New Jersey. The role involves answering phones, greeting visitors, organizing records and unit supplies, and assisting physicians and nurses with direct patient care and order entry.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, and BLS and CNA credentials are preferred. Prior experience as a Unit Associate or Nursing Assistant in a hospital or medical setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• CNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answering telephones, patient call bells, organizing the medical records, greeting visitors and physicians, organizing the unit with forms and office supplies.
• Assisting physicians and staff with electronic order entry.
• Assisting nursing personnel in direct patient care activities, helping patients with activities of daily living, measuring and recording vital signs, ensuring a safe patient care environment.
• Supporting nursing personnel in providing direct patient care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

CNA Certification Preferred

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Unit Associate/Nursing Assistant to join our hospital team in New Jersey. The role involves answering phones, greeting visitors, organizing records and unit supplies, and assisting physicians and nurses with direct patient care and order entry.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, and BLS and CNA credentials are preferred. Prior experience as a Unit Associate or Nursing Assistant in a hospital or medical setting is preferred.