HH Health System

Health Unit Assistant

Job Locations US-AL-Decatur
Hospital Decatur Morgan Hospital
Requisition ID
2025-62759
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department Number
DM-62130
Department Name
DM OP Surgery

Overview

Job Summary:

 

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values.  Additionally, the health unit assistant under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse performs various duties to assist in care of patients.  These duties include, but are not limited to, transcribing physician orders, answering and dispatching patient calls, answering the telephone and transferring calls to the appropriate personnel, maintaining supply inventories, office equipment, and overall order and organization of the nurse’s station

Responsibilities

 

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

1.     Under the direct supervision of licensed nurses accurately transcribes physician’s orders, placing orders to other departments by the correct method and in a timely manner

2.     Courteously answers patient calls giving the patient reassurance and immediately notifying nursing personnel of patient’s needs

3.   Initiates, assembles and maintains charts from admission to discharge. Enters all pertinent information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) upon admission and through discharge.  Following discharge, prepares the chart for transport to health information management.

4.   Knowledgeable of and performs computer applications as appropriate to clerical responsibilities

       5.   Maintain appropriate inventories of forms and supplies

       6.   Maintain a clean and orderly work area

       7.  Directs visitors to patient rooms in a courteous manner while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education:  High school graduate or GED. 

 

Experience:  Previous experience in clerical or receptionist position helpful.  Hospital experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred, but not required.

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