OB Unit Aide: Compassionate Mom-Baby Care Partner

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Unit Aide for the Obstetrics Acute unit. You will provide compassionate patient care to mother-baby pairs under the supervision of registered nurses, assist with activities of daily living and prepare the surgical suite for cesarean births.

You'll maintain medical records, transcribe orders, answer calls, and coordinate follow-up tasks such as appointment scheduling and equipment procurement.

Qualifications

• High school level of knowledge
• Previous maternity and/or medical surgical experience preferred
• Computers experience preferred
• Works effectively with others, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work under stress and manage interruptions
• Legible handwriting and accurate documentation
• Able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers
• May need to work beyond scheduled hours
• Familiar with patient moving equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning/sterilization of equipment in OR setting
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care to mother-baby couplets under RN supervision
• Assist with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments
• Assist with ambulation, turning and promoting comfort
• Prepare surgical suite prior to cesarean births and support SST and circulating RN
• Maintain medical records, transcribe orders, answer phones and relay messages
• May arrange follow-up appointments, order DME, data entry, provider charges, supply orders and insurance follow-up

Job description

Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, ME is hiring a Unit Aide for the Obstetrics Acute unit. You will provide compassionate patient care to mother-baby pairs under the supervision of registered nurses, assist with activities of daily living and prepare the surgical suite for cesarean births.

You'll maintain medical records, transcribe orders, answer calls, and coordinate follow-up tasks such as appointment scheduling and equipment procurement.