Unit Clerk/CNA
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Job Location:
San Luis Obispo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nations 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Healths Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go here to Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities
In keeping with French Hospital Medical Centers health care philosophy the Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk provides care for adult patients and serves as a unit receptionist. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as the Nursing Assistant she/he participates in supporting patients activities of daily living which includes but is not limited to bathing turning ambulation transporting feeding communicating with and providing excellent patient care and service. As the Unit Clerk she/he provides/displays excellent communication ability with patient families patients visitors all hospital employees and persons whom they encounter. She/he serves as a unit receptionist and welcomes visitors pleasantly directs them coordinates phone communications orders and monitors clerical supplies/inventory and forms and cleans work areas. The Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk reports observations regarding patient status to the registered nurse. Employees are responsible for completion of unit competency assessments annual safety review CPR and renewal of certifications (when applicable) by maintaining continuing education units as required by hospital addition to listed major responsibilities the Nurse Assistant/Unit Clerk may be assigned other duties.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement:
- Acute care experience within the last two years.
- Nurse assistants/unit clerks without acute care experience within the last two years will be considered on an individual basis.
- Completion of education for a certified nursing assistant
- Completion of education to become a unit clerk or equivalent work experience
- Current CPR-AHA Certification
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification
Special Skills:
- Effective oral and written communication in English clearly concisely and accurately.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/staff.
- Ability to operate common office equipment including computers.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.
- Relates to patients/visitors empathetically and tactfully.
- Demonstrates a caring compassionate attitude toward others.
- Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergency situations.
- Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
- Hospital Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Computer Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medical Terminology
- Front Desk
- Transcription
- Filing
- Order Entry
- Word Processing
About Company
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