Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant-Pediatric Oncology

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: El Paso Children’s Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Overview

The Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant (HUC/NA) performs general clerical and receptionist duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Completes all other work related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Training: Successful completion of an approved educational program for nursing assistants or equivalent. High School graduate or equivalent.
• License/Registration/Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Skills:
• Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.
• Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and operations.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.
• Clerical, word processing and office skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.