Patient Care & Unit Support Specialist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Unit Secretary/Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and unit clerical support. The role involves assisting physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors, while maintaining a clean, orderly patient environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests or procedures, maintaining patient records, and potentially handling equipment and supply deliveries. A clear emphasis on suicide precautions may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.

Skills

Acute patient care experience

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control knowledge

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS/CPR certification

IU Health PCA training program

Tools

Unit secretary tools

Job description

IU Health is seeking a Unit Secretary/Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and unit clerical support. The role involves assisting physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors, while maintaining a clean, orderly patient environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests or procedures, maintaining patient records, and potentially handling equipment and supply deliveries. A clear emphasis on suicide precautions may be required.