Patient Care & Clerical Support Aide

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Nurse residency program

On-site health clinic

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support the nursing unit with patient care and clerical tasks. You will perform vital signs, daily living activities, transport patients, and assist with discharge as needed.

In addition, you will handle clerical duties such as directing calls, entering charges, maintaining charts and unit files, and ensuring a safe environment. HS/GED is required; BCLS must be completed during orientation.

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED required.
• CNA and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
• BCLS required by orientation.
• Experience in patient care and/or two years clerical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care: vital signs, daily living activities, transport and discharge.
• Assist staff, physicians and visitors with routine patient care tasks.
• Perform clerical duties: answer calls, enter charges, maintain patient charts and unit files.
• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

Patient care

Education

HS/GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support the nursing unit with patient care and clerical tasks. You will perform vital signs, daily living activities, transport patients, and assist with discharge as needed.

In addition, you will handle clerical duties such as directing calls, entering charges, maintaining charts and unit files, and ensuring a safe environment. HS/GED is required; BCLS must be completed during orientation.