Unit Secretary/CNA - ED

MercyOne Medical Group; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant to support quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role combines clerical duties with direct patient assistance and documentation.

Requirements include Certified Nurse Aide in Iowa, BLS within 3 months, and 3+ years in related field preferred; the position is full-time, 36 hours/week, 12-hour day shifts, on-site in Clinton, IA. MercyOne offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) verification from the State of Iowa.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a related field preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a potentially stressful environment.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and caring aligned with MercyOne Clinton values.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders and performs order entry in the computer.
• Schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients.
• Assembles admission and discharge charts and maintains patient records.
• Completes documentation for billing and related needs.
• Answers phone calls and relays messages to staff as appropriate.

Skills

Multitasking in stressful environments

Prioritization and time management

Collaborative leadership

Professionalism and integrity

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Day ShiftDescription: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 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!

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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.