Unit Support Assistant

Inpatient Unit Assistant

Assists the interdisciplinary team in providing a well-supplied, safe, and clean inpatient unit that meets regulatory standards. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) from 11:00am to 7:30pm and reports to the Adolescent Services Unit. This position completes administrative tasks for the unit, including screening phone calls, filing paperwork, and handling paper records and more.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• High school diploma (or GED) strongly preferred.
• Required Licensure/Certifications - None

Area of Interest: Allied Health

Pay Range: $17.00/hr. - $26.35/hr.

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

Shift: Day

Job ID: 35976

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.