Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant Operating Room, FT Days (55580)

Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant Operating Room

El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905

Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Health Care

Description

The Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant (HUC/NA) performs general clerical and receptionist duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Completes all other work related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Successful completion of an approved educational program for nursing assistants or equivalent.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

License/Registration/Certification:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Skills:

• Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
• Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
• Clerical, word processing and office skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.