Unit Assistant CVTU/CVICU

PRN, Day shift How you’ll make an impact in this role 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. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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: Healthcare experience Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity 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.

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