Medical Oncology Care Assistant-Health Unit Coordinator

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Care Assistant-Health Unit Coordinator, you will be a vital caregiver and the central hub, assuming responsibility for patient care processes from newborn to geriatric for a designated time frame. You will directly contribute to safe, therapeutic patient care while serving as the primary receptionist and secretary.

Every day you will support safe patient care through multidisciplinary processes and coordinating unit activities. You will efficiently manage information flow and assist healthcare team members in delivering care across all patient age groups.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to managing day-to-day operations, and a commitment to providing safe, therapeutic care while working effectively with the entire healthcare team.

• This job is responsible for assisting with patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse; performs data entry, unit secretarial functions, and equipment processing.

• Direct Patient Care: Provides essential personal care such as feeding, bathing, and ambulation, ensuring patient comfort and hygiene. This includes assisting with physical movements, skin care, and elimination needs.
• Clinical Support and Reporting: Performs and monitors clinical activities within scope of practice, observing and reporting patient condition changes to the RN. This includes preparing for procedures, collecting specimens, and documenting relevant patient data.
• Admission/Discharge Assistance: Supports nursing staff with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring patient belongings are managed and they are oriented to their environment. This involves transporting patients and providing comfort items.
• Equipment Management & Maintenance: Checks, cleans, and disinfects non-critical medical equipment according to standards, and actively manages supplies. This also involves reporting equipment issues and initiating repair requests to maintain operational readiness.
• Environmental & Safety Standards: Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including stocking supplies and conducting regular environmental rounds. Adheres strictly to hospital safety protocols, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
• Emergency & Patient Safety Readiness: Efficiently performs tasks during emergencies and participates in disaster preparedness drills. Demonstrates awareness of patient safety goals, uses proper patient identification, and reports risk-sensitive issues to the RN.

This position is located on 7 North.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, upon hire or
• Military medical specialty training, upon hire and
• Certified Nursing Assistant: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, through the American Heart Association, upon hire

Preferred

• Six months related work experience
• Experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in a specialty unit. Preference is given to applicants with experience as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Coordinator.

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.