Patient Care Assistant - Women's Unit

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.

Education: 

• Junior College/Technical School is required

• Certified in West Virginia as CNA or Completion of  Medical Assistant Program, or Patient Care is required

• Technician Program is required

• CPR within 90 days of employment/Glucoscan within 90 days of employment is required

Experience: 

• No Previous Experience is Required
• Up to 1 Year Experience is preferred

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