Nursing Assistant-Unit Secretary

Job Description:

Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary

Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU)

20 Hours Weekly, Part Time, Days

Job Summary:

The Nursing Support Tech will schedule/reschedule/cancel patient appointments within the department. They are responsible for verifying that physician orders for upcoming patient appointments have been received and for requesting any needed physician orders. They will perform patient check in and will obtain any required registration and insurance information. They will request prior medical records when needed. This person will be working in a fast paced environment and will be expected to display expert customer service and communication skills to properly assist patients or office staff. The Nursing Support Tech will assist the nursing staff by performing selected nursing procedures and routine duties in caring for patients. All functions must be within the scope of training and instructions received and are under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements:

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Experience with computers preferred

BCLS required within 90 days of hire