Tidelands Health·Georgetown, South Carolina
Perform clerical duties such as answering phones and directing visitors on a nursing unit. Provide direct patient care services and support the healthcare team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Night - 12 hour shift (United States of America)
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Clinical Secretary Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.
A Brief Overview The Certified Nursing Assistant / Clinical Secretary at Tidelands Health plays a dual role, performing both clerical duties and providing direct patient care services. This position is essential in ensuring smooth operations on the nursing unit by managing communications, assisting patients, and supporting the healthcare team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
What you will do
Perform clerical duties on a nursing unit including answering the telephone and relaying messages.
Act as a receptionist, receiving and directing visitors and ambulatory patients.
Provide direct patient care services as assigned by the Clinical Director.
Assist with patient needs and support the healthcare team.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma with the successful completion of Medical Terminology course and a passing score on the examination. May substitute 2 years previous specific work experience with medical terminology for the Medical Terminology course certification. (Example: HIM Tech, Paralegal, Medical Biller, Medical Secretary, Patient Access Representative) Required or
High School Diploma with the completion of approved course of study for Nursing Assistant training or successful completion of fundamentals semester of Nursing school Required
Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Requires a High School Diploma and completion of a Nursing Assistant course or Medical Terminology certification. Must hold a CNA certification and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Support-services roles in South Carolina are often tied to steady day-to-day operations in schools or healthcare settings, so employers usually look for dependable candidates who can work well with staff and the public. These positions can be competitive because a high school diploma or GED is required, one year of relevant experience is preferred, and benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k matching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then compare them with the original posting and tailor your application to any relevant service or administrative experience.
