unit assistant

UW Health

<div><p><b>Work Schedule </b><b>:
</b></p><p>.70 FTE. You will work at University Hospital and/or Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b><i>Be part of something remarkable.<br>
</i></b></p><p></p><p>Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!<br>
</p><p></p><p>We are seeking a <b>Clinical Research Unit Assistant </b>to:<br>
</p><p></p><ul><li>Manage and facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Research Unit (CRU). The CRU is a dedicated research facility that conducts high quality clinical research that includes a sample processing laboratory.
</li><li>Answer phones, organize files, order supplies, handle correspondence, manage databases, and provide general support to patients, family members, clinicians, study team members and CRU staff. You are often considered the backbone of the unit, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
</li><li>Utilize excellent communication and organizational skills to support patient care and research study participation.
</li><li>Collaborate with study teams to coordinate all aspects of patient care including complex patient scheduling, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
</li><li>Set-up complex paper charts specific to the individual research study, visit (cycle/day), cohort and arm, and coordinate these set-ups with the CRU Lab Specialist.
</li>Use high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate electronic health records and perform other duties of a clerical nature.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>At UW Health, you will have </b>:
</p><ul><li><p>An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
</p></li><li>Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
</li><li><p>Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
</p></li><li><p>Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications<br>
</b></p><p></p>High School Diploma or equivalent Required<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Experience<br>
</b></p><p></p><ul><li>1 year experience in a medical or customer service environment or experience of a similar nature Required
</li>1 year experience in a medical environment Preferred<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>University Hospital </b>in Madison is a Magnet&reg;-designated facility that&rsquo;s ranked Wisconsin&rsquo;s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
</p><p><b>Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
</b></p><p>UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.</p></div><p></p>

Clinical Research Unit Assistant

CommonSpirit Health

<div><b>Job Summary and Responsibilities</b><div><br>
As a Department Support Assistant, you will provide essential general office and clerical support within the Emergency Department.<br>
<br>
Every day you will perform clerical tasks, utilizing basic office equipment and computer terminals, while adhering to established procedures that primarily impact your immediate unit.<br>
<br>
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong ability to learn on the job, efficiently execute secretarial duties, and adhere to guidelines under direct supervision, contributing to departmental efficiency.</div><ul><li>
Notifies admitting of change in patient status, admit or transfer.</li><li>
Acts as a receptionist for the Unit; politely and professionally answers all calls, and routes to the appropriate person. Takes accurate messages and ensures that these messages reach the appropriate person.</li><li>
Admits patient onto central monitor; prints rhythm strips and posts to the appropriate chart; notifies RN or appropriate staff member of status changes on the monitor, rhythm changes, and abnormal vital signs.</li><li>
Acknowledges and silences monitor alarms in a timely manner and follows up with appropriate staff member.</li><li>
Acts as a communication liaison between other departments, physician offices, and patients&rsquo; families dispensing information as directed.</li><li>
Transcribes physician orders accurately. Accurately orders labs, imaging, diet and test for all patients.</li></ul><div>
Shift: 6pm - 6:30am</div><div>
Schedule: Week 1 Thu, Fri, Sat; Week 2 Sun, Tue, Wed</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Student loan repayment program offered!</b></div><b><br>
Job Requirements</b><div><br>
Required</div><ul><li>
High School Diploma or GED</li></ul><b>
Where You'll Work</b><div><br>
At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person &ndash; body, mind, and spirit &ndash; in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.</div><b><br>
Pay Range</b><br>
$20.86 - $29.46 /hour</div>

Unit Support Assistant

Houston Methodist

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant/Unit Administrative Assistant (PCA/UAA) position is responsible for performing key functions that support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. The PCA/UAA position demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned patient populations, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and maintains competency requirements for computer medical terminology and other job-related functions, while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. The PCA/UAA position assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed, answering incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate.
<div><b>FLSA STATUS</b><br>
Non-exempt<br>
<br>
<b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
</li><li>One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
</li><li>Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Required</b><ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul><br>
<b>SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
</li><li>Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment (fax, PC, printers, telephones, etc.)
</li>Proficient computer application skills<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Answers incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate. Facilitates and supports effective throughput with timely communication. Greets patients and visitors to the unit, assisting with directions, information and guidance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution, responding positively to requests for assistance.
</li><li>Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
</li><li>Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul><br>
<b>SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
</li><li>Pull/prints daily reports per unit standard, which may include daily shift report, charge nurse reports, handoff reports and/or My Daily Care Plan. Assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed. Organizes the unit workflow, paperwork as needed, proactively problem-solves, anticipating needs, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
</li><li>Coordinates the requests to Facilities Management and Biomed regarding department needs or broken equipment. Rounds through the unit, per unit expectations, to check for environmental or equipment needs, and other assistance that may be needed. Serves as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand-delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.
</li><li>Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
</li></ul><br>
<b>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
</li><li>Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Monitors and addresses noise level of unit to improve or impact patient satisfaction. Responds to patient calls promptly. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
</li><li>Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
</li></ul><br>
<b>FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
</li><li>Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
</li>Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<ul><b>
WORK ATTIRE</b><li><ul><li>
Uniform: Yes
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>ON-CALL*</b><br>
<li><ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i><li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
</li><li>One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
</li><li>Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Required</b>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women&rsquo;s services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging &mdash; all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

Patient Care Assistant/Unit Administrative Assistant

UnityPoint Health

<p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Shift: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with every other weekend and holiday rotation</b><br>
<br>
The primary function of the <b>Health Unit Coordinator - Birthing Center </b>is interpretation, transcription and assistance in the implementation of orders for all aspects of patient care. The Health Unit Coordinator serves as the primary receptionist for the nursing unit and coordinates communication among nursing staff, physicians, other departments, professional staff, patients and families. In addition, the Health Unit Coordinator maintains adequate supplies for the nursing unit and may request service for the maintenance of unit equipment.<br>
<br>
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We&rsquo;re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.<br>
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you&rsquo;re in. Here are just a few:<ul><li>
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.</li><li>
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.</li><li>
Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.</li></ul>
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.<br>
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.<br>
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.<br>
UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.<br>
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.<br>
<br>
<b>Education:</b><ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent
</li></ul><b>Other:
</b><ul><li>Notary Public (may be obtained after hire for day/pm shifts)</li></ul><br>
<b>
**Must be available the first week of employment from 8AM - 4:30PM for CNA orientation.**</b></div><br>
</div><div><p><b>FTE</b></p>
<div>0.7
</div></div><div><p><b>Work Schedule</b></p>
<div>Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with every other weekend and holiday rotation</div>
</div><div><p><b>Hours Per Week</b></p>
<div>28</div>
</div><div><p><b>Weekends</b></p>
<div>Some</div>
</div><div><p><b>Compensation</b></p>
<div>$18.32+</div>
</div><div><p><b>Site Address</b></p>
<div>202 South Park Street</div>
</div><div><p><b>City</b></p>
<div>Madison</div>
</div><div><p><b>Zip Code</b></p>
<div>53715</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Health Unit Assistant - Birthing Center; 0.7FTE; Day Shift

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant/Unit Administrative Assistant (PCA/UAA) position is responsible for performing key functions that support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. The PCA/UAA position demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned patient populations, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and maintains competency requirements for computer medical terminology and other job-related functions, while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. The PCA/UAA position assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed, answering incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate.
<div><b>FLSA STATUS</b><br>
Non-exempt<br>
<br>
<b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
</li><li>One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
</li><li>Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Required</b><ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
</li></ul><br>
<b>SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b><ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li><li>Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
</li><li>Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment (fax, PC, printers, telephones, etc.)
</li>Proficient computer application skills<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Answers incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate. Facilitates and supports effective throughput with timely communication. Greets patients and visitors to the unit, assisting with directions, information and guidance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution, responding positively to requests for assistance.
</li><li>Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
</li><li>Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul><br>
<b>SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
</li><li>Pull/prints daily reports per unit standard, which may include daily shift report, charge nurse reports, handoff reports and/or My Daily Care Plan. Assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed. Organizes the unit workflow, paperwork as needed, proactively problem-solves, anticipating needs, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
</li><li>Coordinates the requests to Facilities Management and Biomed regarding department needs or broken equipment. Rounds through the unit, per unit expectations, to check for environmental or equipment needs, and other assistance that may be needed. Serves as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand-delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.
</li><li>Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
</li></ul><br>
<b>QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
</li><li>Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Monitors and addresses noise level of unit to improve or impact patient satisfaction. Responds to patient calls promptly. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
</li><li>Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
</li></ul><br>
<b>FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
</li><li>Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
</li></ul><br>
<b>GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
</li>Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><br>
<br>
<b>SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b><br>
<ul><b>
WORK ATTIRE</b><li><ul><li>
Uniform: Yes
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>ON-CALL*</b><br>
<li><ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li><br>
<b>TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i><li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
<br>
<b>EDUCATION</b><ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul><br>
<b>EXPERIENCE</b><ul><li>
Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
</li><li>One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
</li><li>Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
</li></ul><br>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b><br>
<b>Required</b>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association<br>
<ul><li>
</li></ul><br>
<p><b>Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

PCA/Unit Administrative Assistant

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
 <br/>
 <br/>
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant/Unit Administrative Assistant (PCA/UAA) position is responsible for performing key functions that support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. The PCA/UAA position demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned patient populations, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and maintains competency requirements for computer medical terminology and other job-related functions, while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. The PCA/UAA position assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed, answering incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  FLSA STATUS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Non-exempt
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   QUALIFICATIONS
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  EDUCATION
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   EXPERIENCE
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
  </li>
  <li>
   One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
  </li>
  <li>
   Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   Required
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  <strong>
   SKILLS AND ABILITIES
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  </li>
  <li>
   Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  </li>
  <li>
   Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
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   Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment (fax, PC, printers, telephones, etc.)
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   Proficient computer application skills
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   Answers incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate. Facilitates and supports effective throughput with timely communication. Greets patients and visitors to the unit, assisting with directions, information and guidance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution, responding positively to requests for assistance.
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   Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
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   Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
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   SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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   Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
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   Pull/prints daily reports per unit standard, which may include daily shift report, charge nurse reports, handoff reports and/or My Daily Care Plan. Assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed. Organizes the unit workflow, paperwork as needed, proactively problem-solves, anticipating needs, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
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   Coordinates the requests to Facilities Management and Biomed regarding department needs or broken equipment. Rounds through the unit, per unit expectations, to check for environmental or equipment needs, and other assistance that may be needed. Serves as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand-delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.
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   Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
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   Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
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   Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
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   Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Monitors and addresses noise level of unit to improve or impact patient satisfaction. Responds to patient calls promptly. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety. Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
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   Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
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   Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
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   Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
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   Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
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   Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
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   Uniform: Yes
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   Scrubs: Yes
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   Business professional: No
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   Other (department approved): Yes
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  ON-CALL*
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   Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
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   On Call* No
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  TRAVEL**
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   Travel specifications may vary by department**
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   May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
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   May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
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   EXPERIENCE
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   Eighteen months of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Assistant (PCA) experience
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   One year of secretarial/office, college/vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
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   Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
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  LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
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   BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
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 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Patient Care Assistant Unit Administrative Assistant

Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics

<div>Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!:
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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children&rsquo;s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News &amp; World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.</div><div></div><div><br>
Children&rsquo;s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City &ndash; a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children&rsquo;s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.</div>
Overview:
<div>
Care Assistants provide basic, uncomplicated patient care and assist with unit/department operations under the supervision of registered nurses. Assignment of job responsibilities are as delegated by registered nurses assigned to supervise the care assistant and in accordance with this job description.</div><div></div><div><br>
Learn more about CM here!</div><div></div><div><br>
At Children&rsquo;s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.</div><div></div><div><i><br>
Additionally, it&rsquo;s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children&rsquo;s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.</i></div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Provides supportive patient care.</li><li>
Assists in the maintenance of a safe environment and promotes efficient and safe operations.</li><li>
Unit Secretary/clerical functions.</li><li>
Attends education programs, unit meetings and assigned committees.</li><li>
Shares responsibility for teaching and orientation of new personnel (within own skills)</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>HS diploma or equivalent</li><li>
No experience necessary - experience in patient or customer facing roles preferred.</li><li>
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), or If not a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) one of the following criteria must be met:<ul><li>
Enrolled in a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) nursing education program and have successfully completed the fundamentals in nursing course.</li><li>
Within the past three (3) years, was a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examination in any state.</li><li>
Completed an UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel) program in Missouri or another State (that meets current regulatory requirements) within the past three (3) years.</li><li>
Completed a professional (BSN/AD) or practical (LPN) nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.</li><li>
Worked as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT), or surgical technician within the past three (3) years. Some units may require bilingual skills.</li></ul></li><li>
BLS certification Required Upon Hire</li></ul>
Starting Pay:
<div>
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $17.15/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.</div>
Remote Work/Work from Home:
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This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children&rsquo;s Mercy locations and may not work from home.</p>
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet:
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Children&rsquo;s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children&rsquo;s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.</div><div></div><div><br>
CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it&rsquo;s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.</div><div></div><div><br>
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.</div></div>

Intensive Care Unit Care Assistant (Day Shift)

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