Unit Secretary, Nursing Assistant

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Patient Care Provider where you will perform vital patient care and administrative support. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a BLS certification, alongside skills in nursing and technology. You will work full time in an environment dedicated to patient privacy and safety.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is needed.
• Demonstrated clinical and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care, support services, and administrative duties.
• Adhere to local/state regulations ensuring patient privacy and safety.
• Prioritize tasks and requests effectively.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of medical procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Microsoft Office Suite

EPIC

Job description

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

Organization:

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

Position Overview:

Performs routine patient care, support and services, and also specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. to Executes a variety of tasks, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety of patients and information. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• 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.
• 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 collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Education, technical competence and patient interaction skills
• Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical and administrative skills.

Job Shift:

Evenings

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $28.68 to $35.84 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.