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**Responsibilities** The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team whose role is to facilitate unit operations through patient registration and scheduling order processing requisition of services and patient procedures processing and tracking of charges as applicable maintaining accurate and complete patient charts managing unit clerical supplies and demonstrating proper communications etiquette while managing multiple phone and intercom lines. The Unit Assistant may also assist in patient care as assigned. The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy General Hospital and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health. **Qualifications** **Requirements:** + Unit Assistant/Clerk or equivalent in a healthcare setting. + Current BLS + Medical terminolog course or equivalent knowledge. **Preferred:** + One (1) year experience as Unit Assistant/Clerk or equivalent in a healthcare setting. + Previous experience assisting in direct patient care **Overview** Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values. One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $30.25 - $34.00 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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