What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Support Assistant - Inpatient Psychiatric Care Unit, Per Diem position at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center?
Our Inpatient Psychiatric Care Unit seeks Saturday and Sunday coverage with the team. As a Unit Support Assistant with our Inpatient Psych Care team, you will answer incoming calls, direct and monitor visits to the unit during visiting hours, and occupy nursing station at varying times.
This is a Per Diem position on Saturdays and Sundays. The shifts can be either 7a-7:30p or 8a-4:30p.
Responsibilities
- Acts as front line representative of unit. Interacts with families and visitors in the unit. Answers telephone calls and assists in the overall functioning of the unit. Communicates with other departments as needed.
- Coordinates with the Unit leader to ensure the unit meets regulatory, safety, and infection prevention standards, monitors and intervenes as necessary to maintain environment of care standards.
- Ensures the unit is well supplied and equipment is available and working.
- Utilizes support systems and resources to document patient status and flow.
- Maintains chart information that is up-to-date, organized, and in compliance with Health Information Services (HIS) requirements.
- Accesses secure medication locations limited to receiving and floor stock storage areas in order to manage the storage, handling, beyond use dating, and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be proficient in computer skills and customer service.
- The ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational and prioritization skills is required.
- Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma ( or GED) strongly preferred
Required Licensure/Certifications
- None
Area of Interest: Allied Health- Pay Range: $17.00/Hr. - $26.35/Hr.
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 33407
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Salary : $17 - $26
