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Berkshire Health Systems · 3 days ago

Unit Assistant

North Adams, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Berkshire Health Systems is a healthcare provider seeking a Unit Assistant to support the healthcare team. The Unit Assistant will maintain smooth operations on the unit, assist with patient care, and ensure compliance with regulations.

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 in order 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 Medical Center

Qualification

BLSCertified Nursing AssistantMeditechMedical terminologyPatient care experienceComputer skillsBilingual skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Patient care experience preferred. Minimum of one-year secretarial experience or clinical experience in a healthcare facility preferred

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

BLS

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

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