Health Unit Assistant, Marshall Medical Centers South, Ob​/Gyn 1st Shift

Overview

A US assists in planning, organization, and implementation of the activities occurring at the nursing station by performing clerical duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Some of the many skills performed

• Transcribe physician orders into Med Act
• Breakdown and reverse patient charts
• Stuff charts with blank progress notes and physician order sheets
• Place lab and xray reports on chart
• Place 24 hour summary and nursing documentation on chart
• Operate fax machine, copier, and printer and keep filled with paper
• Place phone calls to other facilities to arrange for patient transfer
• Documentation during Code Blue as needed
• Notify physicians and ancillary departments of consults
• Answer phones
• Greet visitors at desk
• Keep patient information confidential

EDUCATION:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• After orientation must demonstrate competence in the unit secretary clerical skills and knowledge required of the position

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers
, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly‑trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150‑bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956.
Marshall Medical Center North
, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90‑bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid‑county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.