Unit Assistant-Med Surg 6 West – Community Healthcare System

Title of the Job: Unit Assistant-Med Surg 6 West

Location: Munster, IN

Job Description: Unit Assistant Job, 8 hours day shifts 8-4:30p, Med Surg 6 WestPowers Health is hiring a Unit Assistant for 6 West to work days at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.6 West is a 26 bed medical/surgical floor with all private rooms including 6 negative pressure isolation rooms where the nursing staff provides high quality, individualized care to patients with a variety of chronic and acute medical/surgical conditions and gynecology overflow patients. The minimum age of patients admitted is 12 years of age, but the average age is 63 years. The unit has approximately 75% of the patients being surgical patients and 25% being general medical patients.Unit Assistant Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs general clerical duties and patient centered activities in a hospital nursing unit.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient population served on a designated nursing unit.
• Assists with maintenance of accurate staffing records and special projects as directed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Supplementary commercial school/college courses in typing, computer technology, medical terminology are desirable.
• 6 months experience as Ward, Clerk, Medical Assistant or Physician Receptionist preferred.
• Annual validation of skills and safety, infection procedures.

Your Extraordinary Career Starts HereWe invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, CHS offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs

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Company Name: Community Healthcare System

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