Night Shift Patient Care Assistant & Unit Coordinator

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville seeks a dedicated clinical assistant to join the night shift team. You will perform clerical duties, assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, and contribute to accurate charting and patient information flow.

You will handle phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, and basic respiratory tasks while promoting patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant program; nursing student coursework may apply.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required; CNA/CMA/EMT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and computes physician orders and messages accurately.
• Assembles and maintains patient medical records in proper order.
• Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharge/transfer charts; ensures completeness.
• Operates unit communications and routes messages promptly to the appropriate staff.
• Administers basic patient care tasks and supports RN in clinical duties.
• Performs data collection (vital signs, intake/output) and documentation.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Problem solving

Proactive

Service excellence

Organized

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant training or EMT/Nursing fundamentals

Nursing student coursework (Fundamentals of Nursing)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR) system

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville seeks a dedicated clinical assistant to join the night shift team. You will perform clerical duties, assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, and contribute to accurate charting and patient information flow.

You will handle phlebotomy, EKG lead placement, and basic respiratory tasks while promoting patient- and family-centered care in a fast-paced hospital setting.