Unit Assistant

Sutter Health; West Virginia; On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health's ABSMC-Ashby Campus is seeking a part-time clerical and administrative support specialist for a nursing care unit. You will perform routine and specialized clerical duties, prioritize requests, and help ensure privacy and safety in line with regulations.

The role involves orienting new staff, working both independently and with a team, and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers. Nights, 32 hours weekly, with variable weekends and regular status as an employee.

Qualifications

• Familiar with medical terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with staff, patients, and providers.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EHR systems, including EPIC.
• Able to work independently and in a team, handling interruptions.
• Maintain PHI privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to a nursing care unit.
• Prioritize information and requests to meet deadlines.
• Orient new staff to the department/unit.
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations to ensure privacy and safety.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma (HS)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EPIC / EHR

Job description

Open Part-time 33.28–39.75 USD per hour as stated in the posting

Open — Sutter Health has a posting for this job. Posted 23 Oct 2026.

This posting

Posted 23 Oct 2026 · Part-time · 33.28–39.75 USD per hour as stated in the posting

About this job

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

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.

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

Every other Weekend

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.