UNIT ASSISTANT - OFF SHIFT ADMINISTRATION

Aultman Health System; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH seeks a Unit Assistant for the off-shift administration. The role performs clerical duties, answers phones and call lights, assists physicians during rounds, handles order entry and prepares charts.

The position requires a High School Diploma, optional clinical experience, and current BLS training. Strong communication and adherence to confidentiality are essential for daily operations and patient care support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clinical Experience, preferred.
• Maintains punctual attendance as per hospital policy.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) training required.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and answer phones and call lights.
• Assist physicians during rounds and with order entry.
• Prepare and tear down patient charts and related documents.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff and others to support patient care.

Skills

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Clinical support

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UNIT ASSISTANT - OFF SHIFT ADMINISTRATION

Req# 35934

Aultman Health Foundation , CANTON , OH

Aultman Health Foundation

Full Time , Afternoon Shift , 3:00 PM-11:30 PM

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Unit Assistant is to perform clerical duties. The UA role involves answering phones, answering call lights, assisting physicians during their rounds, order entry, along with chart preparation and tear down.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clinical Experience, preferred.
• Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Perform the responsibilities and expectations as described above.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in all communications.
• Communicates effectively with medical, nursing and interdepartmental staff.
• Participates in and supports hospital safety programs and initiatives.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned
• Works closely with the off-shift administrator for direction on which floors to assist. This position will be mobile and help all floors when the needs arise.

Working Conditions

• Varied locations and hours as required by the job
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.