Berkshire Health Systems · 3 weeks ago
Unit Assistant / Registrar
North Adams, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBerkshire Health Systems is a healthcare provider seeking a Unit Assistant / Registrar to support the healthcare team. The role involves maintaining smooth operations on the unit, assisting with patient care, and ensuring compliance with regulations under the supervision of nursing staff.
Health CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
The Unit Assistant functions in a complimentary or assistive role to all members of the healthcare team under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse
The Unit Assistant is responsible for maintaining smooth operations on the unit, assisting with preserving compliance with outside regulators and assisting physicians to obtain all necessary information to treat patients effectively
The Unit Assistant also provides direct patient care and carries out individual duties on select patients in accordance with policies and procedures of Berkshire Health Systems
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with completion of a Nursing Assistant course and/or current status as a student in a Registered Nurse or LPN preparation program
CPR certification is required
Must prove consistency of working in both unit coordinator/nursing assistant roles throughout the calendar year to maintain eligibility for this position
Strong computer skills required
Ability to consistently interact in a professional manner with patients, families, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, community offices and agencies
Adheres to BMC Service Standards in performance of work role
Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills necessary to complete complicated and multiple tasks accurately and concurrently
Must have ability to accept and facilitate changes within systems, work methods, policies, procedures, etc
Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to maintain congenial and calm composure in stressful environment
Must have ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and various regulations
Must possess ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff, both in writing and speech, with or without use of prosthesis
Must possess the ability to promote patient safety with detail to accuracy
Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice in accordance with job description
Demonstrated dependability in maintaining a work schedule
Demonstrated assertive skills when dealing with varying levels of personnel
Assists in all areas of the department including pre-op, intra-op, post-op and central sterile processing
Will float to these departments as needed
Preferred
Patient care experience
Minimum of one-year secretarial experience or clinical experience in a healthcare facility
Certified Nursing Assistant
MANA - MA Nursing Assistant
Familiarity with Meditech
Medical terminology
Bilingual skills consistent with patient population
Company
Berkshire Health Systems
Berkshire Health Systems is the provider of comprehensive healthcare services.
Founded in 1875Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Mead
Human Resources Business Partner
Susan Higa
HR Business Partner
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