Unit Support & Patient Care Specialist

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System is seeking a role that combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties. This position supports the patient care team, maintains a clean environment, and assists physicians, patients, families, and vendors with information and directions.

The role may involve scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, and handling equipment and supplies. Continuous observation including suicide prevention may be required in some units.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training.
• Requires prior acute patient care experience or completion of IU Health PCA program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA or IU Health PCA program required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Clinical Nurse.
• Support the patient care team and maintain a clean, orderly patient environment.
• Provide information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• Schedule tests and procedures, maintain patient records, and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• Handle ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

Patient care

Unit secretary duties

Communication

Medical terminology

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

BLS certification

Experience in acute patient care or IU Health PCA program

Job description

Indiana University Health System is seeking a role that combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties. This position supports the patient care team, maintains a clean environment, and assists physicians, patients, families, and vendors with information and directions.

The role may involve scheduling tests, maintaining patient records, and handling equipment and supplies. Continuous observation including suicide prevention may be required in some units.