Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary [3South Progressive Care]

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Missouri is seeking a Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary. This role involves supporting patient care through clerical duties, assisting with daily living activities, and requisitioning supplies. Candidates should have a Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training certificate or equivalent experience, along with current BLS certification. Preferably, applicants will have recent experience in an acute care setting and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Must have current BLS certification from recognized organizations.
• Two years of experience as a nurse assistant in the past three years is preferred.
• Completion of a nursing fundamentals course with a passing grade is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend nursing station and perform clerical duties.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Requisition supplies and maintain medical record integrity.

Skills

Assisting patients with daily living activities

Clerical and reception duties

Technical skills under RN direction

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency medical technician training

Job description

Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary [3South Progressive Care]

Attends nursing station, and performs clerical and reception duties. Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services. Supports processes to maintain the functionality and integrity of the Medical Record. Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs technical skills under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Follows directions from RN to apply principles of growth and development throughout the life continuum.

Required Education/Training: Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training with documented certificate of completion; or:

• Has successfully completed a fundamentals/Foundations of nursing course in a professional/practical nursing program with a passing grade (but not currently pursuing a nursing degree).
• Possesses current certification as a nursing assistant per Missouri state regulations (Missouri C.N.A.).
• Has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant or surgical technician.
• Has two (2) years documented experience as a nurse assistant in the past three (3) years (e.g., has worked as and can provide an out‑of‑state nursing assistant certification or PCT training course).
• Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.

Required Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Preferred Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent, or work experience

Preferred Experience: Minimum six (6) months recent experience in an acute care setting; medical secretary training; medical terminology

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care