Support Associate / Rehab - Allegheny General Hospital

About the job

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

This position is part of Union SEIU - D

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Assists the Rehabilitation staff in the provision of patient care and supports departmental operations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Rehabilitation staff with therapy treatments as directed and in accordance with department policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines, which may include transport of patients, records, equipment or supplies. (60%)
• Participates in non-patient care activities to facilitate efficient functioning of the department such as preparing and cleaning the work area and equipment, clerical support activities, maintaining inventory, and participation in program development and staff education. (40%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred

• Prior healthcare experience preferred
• Ability to read, write and perform basic computer skills

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

*Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. *

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