We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital 

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Lou, KY 40202 

Shift Options: PRN, 3p-11:30p

About Us 

UofL Health – Jewish Hospital, is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center, developing leading-edge advancements in hand and microsurgery, heart and lung care, orthopedics, and sports medicine, neuroscience, organ transplantation and outpatient care. The hospital is the site of the world’s first successful hand transplant and AbioCor® implantable replacement heart procedures, in addition to the first trial of adult cardiac stem cells in chronic heart failure. Jewish Hospital offers the most advanced technology for minimally invasive, robotic surgery including the da Vinci Xi, used for cardiac, general surgery, urologic, head and neck, and colorectal procedures, the Monarch Platform, a fully integrated bronchoscope for early detection of lung cancer, and Stryker’s MAKO roboticarm for total joint replacement of the knee and hip. Part of Jewish Hospital, the UofL Health – Trager Transplant Center is a nationally recognized transplant center offering heart, lung, liver, kidney, living donor, pancreas, and vascularized composite allografts (hand only) transplantation. As an advanced organ disease center, our multidisciplinary team of physicians and experts treat complex organ failure with live-saving procedures like the implantation of ventricular assist devices (VAD) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as well as organ transplantation. 

Our Mission 

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. 

Job Summary

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Clinical Assistant is responsible for the care of the patient. The Clinical Assistant adheres to and is supportive of the hospital and the department of Nursing mission and philosophy.

Performs clerical duties on the unit under the direction of the Licensed Nursing Personnel. Utilizes professional communication skills between personnel within the department, and to other departments in relation to patient care. Presents a personable and professional attitude to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and co-workers at all times.

• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, visitors, and other customers utilizing effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Maintains the patient record by properly stickering, identifying, and filing all patient documents
• Forwards all medical records to the HIM department upon discharge
• Ensures station census is accurate and all patients are correct in computer systems
• Maintains clean and organized workstations
• Reports hazards and unsafe practices to leadership or other appropriate individuals
• Orders, stocks, and maintains clerical supplies and patient care documents
• Writes legibly and transcribes communication accurately
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)

Experience

• Previous clerical/computer experience and medical terminology strongly preferred. Experience with software systems. Experience in charging supplies (required)

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

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