What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Associate, Hanford MedSurg, Per Diem, 8-Hour Variable Shift position at Adventist Health?
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
Job Summary:
Greets and directs visitors. Prepares and maintains medical records. Responds to patient requests for assistance. Provides information to patients, families, and physicians. Provides other clerical support to nursing team as required.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- One year's relevant experience: Preferred
- Hospital or medical office experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Unit Secretary training course: Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
Essential Functions:
- Processes orders and assists unit visitors and callers. Ascertains flow of patients admission/transfers. Assists in scheduling patient procedures and assembling patient charts.
- Performs data collection and maintains data on an ongoing basis. Assists in scheduling patient procedures. Assembles charts.
- Participates in regulatory environmental compliance duties, clearing hallways and calling for equipment/pick-up as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
