Part-Time Nursing Unit Support & Communications Assistant

IHA; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Newton Medical Center is seeking a Department Support Assistant to perform clerical tasks, coordinate communications within the nursing unit, and support hospital departments. The role requires rotating shifts, including 12-hour schedules, and involves handling phones, charts, and patient information with adherence to safety and infection-control policies.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a community-focused health system with a full benefits package and growth

Qualifications

• Performs clerical duties for the nursing unit by maintaining charts; answering multi-line phones; greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and timely manner.
• Utilizes computer applications (Electronic Health Records, etc.) and communication technologies (Teletracking, Vocera, Hillrohm System, etc.) effectively.
• Communicates patient information or department needs such as dietary, environmental services, and all Information Technology issues.
• Maintains a safe, neat, and organized work environment by ordering and stocking supplies, forms, and equipment as necessary.
• Prepare documents and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates work practices consistent with safety, security, and infection control policies.
• Conducts auditing of records, data, and transactions per unit management team request.
• Maintains meeting room schedules.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Responsibilities

• As a Department Support Assistant, performs clerical work and coordinates communications within the assigned nursing unit.
• Facilitates communication between the nursing unit and other hospital departments.

Job description

MercyOne Newton Medical Center is seeking a Department Support Assistant to perform clerical tasks, coordinate communications within the nursing unit, and support hospital departments. The role requires rotating shifts, including 12-hour schedules, and involves handling phones, charts, and patient information with adherence to safety and infection-control policies.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a community-focused health system with a full benefits package and growth