Unit Support Assoc PRN (Various and Weekends)

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a PRN Unit Support Associate to transport patients, support the healthcare team, and operate the EMR system. This role requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and a focus on safety and confidentiality.

You will work day shifts and weekends as needed, helping with routine tasks, documentation, and patient comfort in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to read/write in English.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation.
• Ability to work with healthcare teams in stressful situations.
• Experience with multitasking and routine clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely with proper patient verification.
• Use EMR to file documents and transcribe/dictate as needed.
• Answer calls promptly and notify RN when appropriate.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct.
• Assist with department tasks and materials as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Good communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Stress management

Handwriting

Time management

Education

High School Diploma / GED General

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

*******PRN AS NEEDED **********

Unit Support Associate

PRN as Needed

Various and Weekends

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Transportation of patients

• Proper verification of patient identification
• Obtain TTR (ticket to ride), proper sign out of patient, proper notification of RN upon return
• Proper movement and transport of patient
• Verify that O2 and IVs are transported correctly
• Ensure that proper handwashing and isolation technique is used
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and lift equipment
• Clean equipment h. Stock rooms as needed Associated task or activity

Department Responsibilities

• Filing/populating medical records and physician transcription/dictation in patients electronic medical record.
• Becomes familiar with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and is able to use it proficiently as a patient medical record.
• Scans outside documentation into EMR as needed.

Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family

• Protects rights and dignity of patient at all times
• Maintains confidentiality
• Answers telephone and call lights promptly, notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.
• Resolves patient concerns e. Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families

Team Work

• Supports initiatives of the Health care team
• Participates in department performance improvement initiatives
• Transports patients to and from Radiation Oncology Dept, Inpatient floors and Emergency Dept. as needed. d. Transports supplies, patient care supplies, linen, medications and equipment as assigned
• Practices accountability

Communication

• Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors
• Uses safety communication techniques.
• Communicates completion of assignment/duties to appropriate person
• Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or appropriate staff member
• Uses positive and respectful communication with all member of healthcare team, patients and families

Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma / GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

Prefer hospital/medical experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Basic computer skills required
Ability to read and speak the English language.
Must demonstrate good communication skills and handwriting.
Must display a positive attitude.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills;
Ability to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care;
Ability to multi-task essential;
Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential;
Strong detail orientation required;
Computer skills required;
Personal time management skills are required.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.