Unit Assistant, Ortho PACU at Ascension

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Duties, Clerical Duties, Customer Service, Communication, Technology Assistance, Safety Checks, Patient Care, Scheduling, Filing, Email Correspondence, Team Collaboration, Supply Management, Cleaning, Timekeeping, Professional Interaction, Multi-Tasking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Details Department: Ortho Pre-Op PACU Schedule: Monday-Friday, 4X9 hours shift, 8.00AM-6:30PM. No weekends, no holidays. Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent Location: Indianapolis, IN Benefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area. Greet patients, visitors, and new admissions. Answer general inquiries and schedules patients for appointments. Answer, screen, and route telephone calls. Perform general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution. Create various reports and documents as assigned. Help patients/residents with basic technology and social media. Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care. Perform unit safety checks. Assist with meeting patient needs and escalate as appropriate. May assist with meals, pass and collect trays, pass out activities, and transport patients/residents through facility. May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly. May maintain staff schedules and timekeeping as assigned. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences Prefer Customer Service and Administrative experience in hospital setting. Some computer application work required. Must be able to manage multiple on-line applications at once. Positive and professional interactions with multiple different healthcare disciplines and professional required. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify Statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

The Unit Assistant performs administrative and clerical duties to support the clinical area, including greeting patients and answering inquiries. They also assist with patient needs, safety checks, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment.