Health Unit Assistant, Marshall Medical Centers South, Ob/Gyn, Full time, 1 at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Boaz, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Duties, Medical Terminology, Transcribing Orders, Patient Chart Management, Documentation, Operating Fax Machine, Answering Phones, Greet Visitors, Confidentiality, Communication, Organization, Planning, Implementation, Teamwork, Patient Transfer Coordination, Code Blue Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview A US assists in planning, organization, and implementation of the activities occurring at the nursing station by performing clerical duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. Some of the many skills performed Transcribe physician orders into MedAct Breakdown and reverse patient charts Stuff charts with blank progress notes and physician order sheets Place lab and xray reports on chart Place 24 hour summary and nursing documentation on chart Operate fax machine, copier, and printer and keep filled with paper Place phone calls to other facilities to arrange for patient transfer Documentation during Code Blue as needed Notify physicians and ancillary departments of consults Answer phones Greet visitors at desk Keep patient information confidential Qualifications EDUCATION: High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred Basic computer skills preferred Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: After orientation must demonstrate competence in the unit secretary clerical skills and knowledge required of the position About Us Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.

Responsibilities

The Health Unit Assistant assists in planning, organizing, and implementing activities at the nursing station by performing clerical duties. Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders, managing patient charts, and maintaining the physical environment of the area.