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Ascension · 5 hours ago

Unit Assistant - Stepdown Intermediate Care

positionWichita, KS
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. The Unit Assistant will perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area, including greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and maintaining patient charts.

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Responsibilities

Perform administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area
Greet patients and visitors, answer/screen/route telephone calls, files, distributes mail and perform other general clerical duties
Communicate with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol
Schedule patients for individual appointment and in a timely manner
Provide assistance with programs/software for Physicians/Clinicians through the order entry processes, transfers and discharges
Assemble and maintain patient charts
Coordinate meetings/schedules meetings/rooms with the appropriate person, sends notices as requested
Maintain meeting minutes
Enter and maintain timekeeping changes and staff schedules in computer systems

Qualification

BLS ProviderClerical dutiesPatient communicationScheduling appointmentsTimekeeping changes

Required

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Company

Ascension

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Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
dateFounded in 1999
location
St Louis, Missouri, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://healthcare.ascension.org

H1B Sponsorship

Ascension has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (11)
2024 (7)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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2025-04-03Acquired

Leadership Team

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Eduardo Conrado
President and CEO
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Kramer Schmidt
Vice President, Consumer Product Dates Employed
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