Patient Care Assistant – CNA/MA Certified

Marshall Health Network, Inc.; Huntington (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a Unit Assistant to support nursing staff by performing patient care activities, cleaning, and handling clerical tasks on the unit. Duties vary by unit and may include unit clerk responsibilities.

The role requires a CNA or Medical Assistant credential (West Virginia preferred), completion of a technician program, CPR and Glucoscan within specified timelines, and basic data entry/computer skills. Prior unit clerk or data-entry training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Junior College/Technical School is required.
• Certified in West Virginia as CNA or Completion of Medical Assistant Program, or Patient Care is required.
• Technician Program is required.
• CPR within 90 days of employment/Glucoscan within 90 days of employment is required.
• One year experience as unit clerk is preferred.
• Must have data entry class, introduction to computer, or six months prior computer experience.
• Mother/Baby Unit – typing 45 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing by conducting patient care activities and cleaning.
• Provide clerical and receptionist duties to the unit.
• Unit duties vary depending on the unit.

Skills

CNA

Medical Assistant

Data entry

Computer basics

Typing 45 wpm

Education

Junior College/Technical School

CNA Certification (West Virginia)

Medical Assistant program

Technician Program

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a Unit Assistant to support nursing staff by performing patient care activities, cleaning, and handling clerical tasks on the unit. Duties vary by unit and may include unit clerk responsibilities.

The role requires a CNA or Medical Assistant credential (West Virginia preferred), completion of a technician program, CPR and Glucoscan within specified timelines, and basic data entry/computer skills. Prior unit clerk or data-entry training is a plus.