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Patient Care Assistant Unit Administrative Assistant
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Job Description
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is a leading healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional medical care and services to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Renowned for its dedication to quality, safety, service, and innovation, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital offers comprehensive care services across various specialties including cancer care, neuroscience, orthopedics, heart and vascular care, women’s services, and advanced imaging. The hospital is equipped with a childbirth center featuring a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and provides extensive bariatric and digestive care. As part of the Houston Methodist system, the hospital upholds the highest standards... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent education
- eighteen months of certified nursing assistant, certified medical assistant, or patient care assistant experience
- one year secretarial, office, college, vocational training, or six months internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
- prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred
- current BLS certification from American Heart Association
- ability to safely perform delegated nursing assistant tasks
- proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing
- ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers
- ability to assist with patient hygiene, elimination, comfort, safety, nutrition, and activity
- ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment
- proficient computer skills
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or equivalent education
- eighteen months of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Assistant
- one year of secretarial, office, college, vocational training, or six months of internal cross-training within Houston Methodist
- prior healthcare experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- basic life support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- proficient computer application skills
- effective communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
- ability to operate office and medical equipment
Job Duties
- perform delegated nursing assistant tasks to support patient care
- assist patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, elimination, comfort, safety, nutrition, and mobility
- answer and direct incoming telephone calls for the unit
- coordinate patient bed management and transfers in collaboration with the Operations Administrator
- manage daily unit reports and documentation including shift and charge nurse reports
- communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members
- conduct hourly rounding to assess patient needs and promote safety and satisfaction
- facilitate the maintenance and coordination of equipment and supplies within the unit
- contribute to quality and safety improvement initiatives such as preventing falls and hospital-acquired infections
- assist with workload management and resource utilization to promote cost-effective care
- participate in performance improvement projects and professional development activities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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