Unit Assistant

Sutter Health; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Union

Job summary

Sutter Health's ABSMC-Ashby Campus seeks an organized Administrative Assistant to support a nursing care unit. The role handles routine clerical tasks, prioritizes requests, and maintains privacy per PHI regulations, working nights and part-time with 32 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include coordinating communications with staff and physicians, using Microsoft Office and EHR/EPIC systems, and helping orient new staff while ensuring timely completion of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties to support a nursing care unit.
• Prioritize information and requests to ensure timely processing.
• Maintain privacy and safety per privacy regulations (PHI).
• Assist in orienting new staff to the department/unit.
• Collaborate with staff, physicians, and other health care providers.

Skills

Medical terminology

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Privacy and PHI

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Organization:

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

Position Overview:

Provides a variety of routine and specialized clerical and administrative duties in support of a nursing care unit. Executes a variety of clerical duties, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for orienting new staff to the department/unit.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment.

Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.

Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborates relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Works independently, exercises sound judgment, and utilizes developed administrative skills

Able to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication.

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.28 to $39.75 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.