Kaiser Permanente · 6 hours ago
Unit Assistant
San Rafael, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Unit Assistant to support and coordinate the administrative activities of the nursing unit. The role involves processing transfers and discharges, answering calls, and assisting with various unit duties to ensure efficient operation.
Health CareHospitalMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal Health
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
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
Medical Terminology Certificate Preferred
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a health organization that offers disease prevention, mental healthcare, and chronic disease management services.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48M2018-07-17Grant· $0.08M
2014-08-05Grant· $7.4M
Leadership Team
Gregory Adams
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
James L. Robinson III
Senior Vice President/Area Manager
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