Patient Care Assistant

About the role

We seek a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide office clinical support independently and with minimal supervision. The PCA also p erforms other diverse duties as requested or required under the general and direct supervision of the site manager.

Responsibilities

• To create a positive and professional first impression of the practice and to show the patients a "we care" attitude.
• Prepares exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care daily, including stocking of all necessary supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performs dip and automated review when indicated; and enters it into the patient's records.
• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the providers, documenting outcomes in EHR.
• Reviewing and reconciling patients' active medication lists to ensure our records are current.
• Assists in maintenance of logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA as assigned.
• Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
• Adheres to bio-hazardous or "red bag" waste policy and procedure for proper disposal of biomedical waste.
• Perform clinical chart preparation by reviewing records for upcoming appointments and ensuring any needed testing or records are present.

Additional information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6-12 months experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Currently enrolled or preparing to attend Medical School or Physician Assistant school.

Key Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Outstanding judgment, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility, problem-solving, and team attitude.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient with computer software, Microsoft Office Suite, database, and typing skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient-first attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range

$2 0.00 - $21.00 per hour

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended and accepted.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.