Unit Assistant

Description: Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating the administrative activities of the nursing unit. May be assigned to cover multiple units.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Processes transfers and discharges using the Admit-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) system in the electronic medical record.


• Answers and appropriately routes internal and external telephone calls.


• Orders materials and supplies for the unit, and collects equipment and medication from the dumb waiter system.


• Answers call system from nurses station; follows up with patient and/or family as appropriate.


• Makes follow-up appointments for patients as necessary.


• In conjunction with Discharge Coordinator, organizes transfers to skilled nursing facilities, including printing relevant sections of the patient chart.


• Prepares discharge packets and other documents for patients (including maternal/baby).


• Maintains the units business equipment, including maintaining appropriately charged wireless carts.


• Arranges for special maintenance or repair of the units business equipment.


• Updates the units white board (this function may be eliminated).


• Maintains the Minimum Record.


• Assists unit personnel in the use of the electronic medical record and other systems; may act as the unit resource for computer-related issues.


• Acts as greeter for the unit, greeting new patients and their families.


• Coordinates discharge times, contacts family members with discharge information, and otherwise facilitates a timely discharge when the patient is ready.


• Initiates units downtime procedures when necessary.


• Communicates with other units/departments.


• May support Environmental Services in the data entry into the ADT system the status of clean and dirty beds.


• May help to facilitate co-pay collections by communicating with the Admitting office when family members are present on the unit, relaying information to Admitting or to the patient/family, etc.


• Assists with other unit duties such as collecting meal trays, taking STAT specimens to the lab, etc.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grade 220
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Working knowledge of PCs and the ability to navigate in a Windows environment utilizing a mouse.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment (fax machine, copy machine, scanner).
• Typing 25 wpm.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and medical record documents in English.
• Ability to write simple correspondence using email.
• Working knowledge of computer applications to include Windows 95/97, 2000 or Windows NT is required.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Terminology Certificate Preferred

Primary Location: California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 03:00 PM
Working Hours End: 11:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Med/Surg Float - Unit 1 - 0201
Pay Range: $33.62 - $35.37 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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