Unit Associate, Med-Surg (Per Diem, Day Shift) at Adventist Health

Hanford, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

30.01

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Greeting Visitors, Directing Visitors, Medical Records Maintenance, Patient Request Response, Information Provision, Clerical Support, Order Processing, Patient Flow Management, Scheduling Patient Procedures, Chart Assembly, Data Collection, Environmental Compliance, Equipment Coordination, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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: * AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: 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 as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The Unit Associate greets and directs visitors, prepares and maintains medical records, and responds to patient requests for assistance while providing clerical support to the nursing team. Essential functions include processing orders, assisting unit visitors and callers, managing patient admission/transfer flow, and scheduling procedures.