McLaren Health Care is hiring a Unit Assistant to play a vital role in supporting nursing unit operations and the delivery of effective patient care at our Mount Clemens, Michigan location. This position is responsible for a variety of administrative and support tasks that ensure efficient communication, accurate data entry, and constant observation of patient monitors.
What You'll Do
- Help patients by responding to intercom requests and obtaining needed services from clinical staff.
- Greet visitors and answer telephone inquiries, relaying information and directing calls appropriately.
- Perform varied administrative tasks including maintaining logs, scheduling, typing, filing, and ordering supplies.
- Complete a variety of computer and data entry functions to support patient care and maintain patient records.
- Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Provide constant observation of monitors for assigned patients and ensure appropriate coverage.
- Maintain telemetry equipment, use alarms as directed, and ensure they are functioning properly.
- Report rhythm changes and monitor conditions to the responsible nurse immediately.
- Seek assistance from the responsible nurse in identifying any unusual rhythm.
- Place EKG paper in monitors as needed and report any equipment malfunctions immediately.
- Run and label monitor strips for each assigned patient every shift, with rhythm changes, and as requested.
- Achieve a passing score on annual telemetry re-certification.
- Perform other related duties as required and directed.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of customer service or clerical experience, unless you are a graduate of a relevant medical training program (e.g., Medical Assistant, Unit Coordinator, Nurse Assistant/Aide, Patient Care Technician).
Nice to Have
- Successful completion of a health unit coordinator course.
- One year of clerical experience in the healthcare field.
- An associate degree in a related field.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
