Department Support Assistant- West Mother/Baby Unit

OverviewCommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesGENERAL SUMMARY :Performs clerical work and coordinates communications within the assigned nursing unit. Facilitates communication between the nursing unit and other hospital departments.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Performs clerical duties for the nursing unit by maintaining charts; answering multi-line phones; greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and timely manner; and sorting and distributing mail.

Utilizes computer applications (Electronic Health Records, etc.) and communication technologies (Teletracking, Vocera, Hillrohm System, etc.) effectively.

Communicates patient information or department needs such as dietary, environmental services, and all Information Technology issues.

Maintains a safe, neat, and organized work environment by ordering and stocking supplies, forms, and equipment as necessary. Identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters repair requests; and conducts environmental rounding.

Prepares documents and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates work practices consistent with safety, security, and infection control policies, including adhering to the Safe Medication Handling protocol for both delivery and removal of medications.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :

Conducts auditing of records, data, and transactions per unit management team request.

Maintains meeting room schedules.

QualificationsMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

High School Diploma or GED required and must be 18 years of age.

Connect With Us!Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity?to learn more about a career at CommonSpirit Health and experience #humankindness.Equal OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances .If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request . We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.Requisition ID 2020-131535Employment Type Part TimeDepartment Welcome Baby!Hours Per Pay Period 48Facility MercyOne West Des MoinesShift EveningStandard Hours VariedWork Schedule 12 HourLocation IA-DES MOINES