Unit Secretary/CNA - ED

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is hiring a Unit Secretary/CNA to join our care team in Clinton, IA. The role supports nursing staff by transcribing orders, entering data, scheduling tests, and preparing admission and discharge documentation, while assisting patients with daily living activities in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

We seek a Certified Nurse Aide with BLS and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide with Iowa certification.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders and performs order entry.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients.
• Assembles admission and discharge charts and maintains medical records.
• Answers telephone calls and relays messages to staff.

Skills

Certified Nurse Aide

BLS certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Unit Secretary/CNA The Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant is a member of MercyOne Clinton Medical Center’s healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse providing quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living, as well as, other physical, emotional and spiritual needs consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, vision of patient care services, evidence-based standard of care and established policies and procedures. As a Unit Secretary performs clerical and receptionist duties under the direction and supervision of the Unit Director. The Unit Secretary transcribes selected physician orders, performs order entry on the computer, schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients, assembles admission and discharge charts and maintains patient medical records, completes documentation for billing, answers telephone calls, provides routine approved information via telephone and in person and relays other calls and messages to appropriate staff. The Unit Secretary demonstrates professional behavior consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, the Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care and established policies and procedures.

Schedule

Full time .9 (36 hours per week) 12-hour Day Shift

General Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aide, verification of certification from the State of Iowa.
• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a related field preferred.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variant of tasks in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education

High school education or equivalent required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.