Unit Assistant - 6 South (Oncology Unit)

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Unit Assistant is to perform clerical duties. The UA role involves answering phones, answering call lights, assisting physicians during their rounds, order entry, along with chart preparation and tear down.

Department Summary

Memorial 6 South consists of 26 private rooms. The types of patients seen on Memorial 6 South include: medical patients with an oncology diagnosis, medical patients admitted with hematological disorders, patients undergoing surgical or diagnostic oncology procedures, patients requiring administration of chemotherapy and/or blood/blood products, patients admitted for radium/iridium implants, post-ICU or step-down transfer patients whose primary diagnosis is oncology related and patients requiring IV conscious sedation for oncological procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clinical Experience, preferred.
• Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Perform the responsibilities and expectations as described above.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in all communications.
• Communicates effectively with medical, nursing and interdepartmental staff.
• Participates in and supports hospital safety programs and initiatives.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Varied locations and hours as required by the job
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.

UNIT ASSISTANT