Patient Care Assistant - Women's Unit

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

Job Description

Within the framework of Cabell Huntington Hospital and nursing service policies and procedures, the primary purpose of the unit assistant position is a supporting role to nursing by conducting patient care activities, cleaning, and providing clerical and receptionist duties to the unit. PCA job specific duties vary depending on unit.

Requirements

Education:

• Junior College/Technical School is required

Certified in West Virginia as CNA or Completionof 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

Experience:

• No Previous Experience is Required
• Up to 1 Year Experience is preferred

The kind of position-related experience includes:

• One year experience as unit clerk will be considered.
• Must have proof of data entry class, introduction to computer, or six months prior computer experience.
• Experience in effectively dealing with the public is essential to this position.
• Successful completion of medical terminology exam (80%).
• Successful completion of unit competency exam for Patient Care Assistant.
• Must meet all requirements of criteria based evaluation (3 or better) within 90 day probationary period new hire/60 day transferred employee.
• Basic computer skills (including typing/keyboard/using a mouse).

Mother/Baby Unit – must type 45 wpm

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