Within the framework of Cabell Huntington Hospital and nursing service policies and procedures, the primary purpose of the unit assistant position is a supporting role to nursing by conducting patient care activities, cleaning, and providing clerical and receptionist duties to the unit. PCA job specific duties vary depending on unit.
Qualifications
Education:
Certified in West Virginia as CNA or Completion of Medical Assistant Program, or Patient Care is required
CPR within 90 days of employment/Glucoscan within 90 days of employment is required
Experience:
The kind of position-related experience includes:
-One year experience as unit clerk will be considered.
-Must have proof of data entry class, introduction to computer, or six months prior computer experience.
-Experience in effectively dealing with the public is essential to this position.
-Successful completion of medical terminology exam (80%).
-Successful completion of unit competency exam for Patient Care Assistant.
-Must meet all requirements of criteria based evaluation (3 or better) within 90 day probationary period new hire/60 day transferred employee.
-Basic computer skills (including typing/keyboard/using a mouse).
Mother/Baby Unit – must type 45 wpm
Marshall Health Network, Inc. is a West Virginia-based not-for-profit academic health system that includes the Marshall Health physician practice; Cabell Huntington Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, HIMG and Rivers Health. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of over one million children and adults in 38 counties in West Virginia, southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky through understanding, respecting and meeting their needs.
