Kaiser Permanente

Unit Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationSan Jose/California
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1304419
      Job Summary:

      This position is responsible for supporting and coordinating the administrative activities of the nursing unit. May be assigned to cover multiple units.


      Essential 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..

      Grade 220

      Basic Qualifications:
      Experience
      • N/A
      Education
      • High School Diploma/GED.
      License, Certification, Registration
      • N/A
      Additional Requirements:
      • 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 Qualifications:
      • Medical Terminology Certificate Preferred
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