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Dartmouth Health · 4 hours ago

Unit Support Assistant

Hampstead, NH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Dartmouth Health is a healthcare provider seeking a Unit Support Assistant to assist the interdisciplinary team in maintaining a safe and clean inpatient unit. The role involves coordinating with unit leaders, interacting with families and visitors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Acts as front line representative of unit. Interacts with families and visitors in the unit. Answers telephone calls and assists in the overall functioning of the unit. Communicates with other departments as needed

Coordinates with the Unit leader to ensure the unit meets regulatory, safety, and infection prevention standards, monitors and intervenes as necessary to maintain environment of care standards

Ensures the unit is well supplied and equipment is available and working

Utilizes support systems and resources to document patient status and flow

Maintains chart information that is up-to-date, organized, and in compliance with Health Information Services (HIS) requirements

Accesses secure medication locations limited to receiving and floor stock storage areas in order to manage the storage, handling, beyond use dating, and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Must be proficient in computer skills and customer service

The ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational and prioritization skills is required

Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office