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Patient Care Assistant/ Medical Assistant
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The Patient Care Assistant supports the department by providing direct patient care (i.e. clinical and administrative duties). Patient Care Assistant will be crossed trained and expected to perform duties outlined in Track 1 and Track 2.
Track 1 - Responsible for completing a variety of medical/administrative related tasks in support of the medical provider.
Track 2 - Work with the Medical Care & Dental Care Department Interdisciplinary Team to support the medical provider in the provision of clinical and administrative assistance to patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Maintain effective communication with patients in reference to wait-time, patient needs, expectations and patient feedback.
- Escort patients to different areas within the medical office (check-in/out, lab, exam room).
- Complete all tasks sent via EHR by the requested timeframe.
- Ensure compliance with health center policies and procedures as it relates to medical examination of every patient seen.
- Ensure proper and timely check-in of patients and prepare patients for medical examination.
- Assists with the coordination of patient flow.
- Ensure proper patient identification using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers as per national patient safety goal requirements.
- Schedule follow-up appointments for patients
- Timely and accurately complete documentation in patient charts
- Receive/send documents via fax by provider request:
- Complete Medical Record Release forms
- Make phone calls and document in EHR per provider request.
- Record pertinent information on forms
- Ensure proper and smooth operational flow as it relates to patient visits (i.e. prioritize patient flow based on medical needs).
- Ensure proper patient identification using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers as per national patient safety goal requirements.
- Review and upload patient vital signs in the EHR
- Updates and record patient information in the EHR: Allergies, reconcile medication lists, review immunizations, history forms and other information as required.
- Prepare and review the next day patient schedules and care requirements to maintain patient flow.
- Assist with the completion of forms as needed (i.e., Women Infant Children (WIC), pre-operative Surgical, work Excuse/return to work and proof of pregnancy).
- Ensure proper Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and depression screening for risk of suicide of every new patient.
- Collect and accurately document patient vital signs in the EHR (i.e. height, weight, temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximeter and pain level)
- Report abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse and/or Medical Provider
- Prepare venipuncture forms.
- Prepare Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) forms as required and inform patients of any costs associated with lab work.
- Prepare and complete lab orders/requisition.
- Ensure proper collection, labeling and processing of all specimens using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers prior to drawing blood.
- Assist Medical Providers with medical procedures/testing by performing, electrocardiogram (EKG’s), vision and hearing test, diabetic, foot/monofilament test, fall risk assessment (65 & over), waived testing, results documentation & log maintenance (blood glucose, A1C, strep, urine dipstick, urinalysis, pregnancy, Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT), influenza A&B).
- Review visit summary with patients upon discharge by provider.
- Ensure proper processing and specimens are securely enclosed for transport to the lab.
- Prepare rooms for clinical examination and patient procedures as directed.
- Ensure materials/supplies/equipment are fully stocked and available.
- Assist Medical Providers with procedures/testing and ensure proper documentation in medical record: (Pap smears, colposcopy, biopsy, vaginal cultures, pelvic/breast exam, male exam, incision and drainage, throat cultures, nebulizer treatments and other procedures as indicated by the provider.)
- Obtain and review medical records of all diagnostic/lab reports.
- Collect, transport, disinfect, and prepare instruments for sterilization process in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of instruments, as assigned and manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensure the following are entered into the patients EHR: (Complaints, history of current illnesses, problem list, health reminders, patient history, social history, family history, medical/surgical history, and gauge for recent hospitalizations.
- Perform PHQ-9 Depression screenings.
- Place orders for the following: Laboratory test, standing orders, referrals and updates status of any open referrals, new medication and/or medication refills, vaccines and/or injections.
- Ensure proper ICD-10 coding/charges by diagnosis as per medical providers instructions.
- Enter Uniform Data System (UDS) & Meaningful Use (MU) measures.
- Enter self-management goals and plan of care.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation within the same day of intervention and input other information as requested by providers.
- Ensure examination rooms are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Joint Commission (JC) standards
- Ensure proper documentation/logging and disposal of medication into the hazardous/black box.
- Receive training and participate in competency assessments based on evidence-based guidelines and manufacturer instructions for use.
- Ensure cleanliness of clinic area and examination rooms.
- Report any cleaning or safety observations to the registered nurse and/or office manager.
- Maintain agency guidelines relating to safety, outreach and confidentiality.
- Ensure proper hand washing according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
- Maintain and follow infection control standards and Universal Precautions as per policy and procedure.
- Provide feedback observations on risk management/safety assessments in work area to Registered Nurse and/or office manager.
- Understand and appropriately acts upon assigned role in Emergency Code System.
- Understand and perform assigned role in Agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Culture of Service: 3 C’s
Compassion
Greet internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) with courtesy, making eye contact, responding with a proper tone and nonverbal language
Listen to internal or external customers (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) attentively, reassure an understanding of the request and provide appropriate options or resolutions
Competency
Provide services required by following established protocols, and when needed, secure additional help to answer questions to ensure appropriate services are delivered
Commitment
Take the initiative and anticipate internal or external customers’ needs by engaging them in the process and follow-up as needed.
Prioritize internal and external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) request to ensure prompt and effective responses are provided.
Contact Responsibility:
The responsibility for internal external contacts (i.e. treat people in a respectful, sensitive and professional manner) is frequent and important
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This work requires the following physical and sensory activities: constant talking in person, talking on the phone, hearing/ visual acuity and exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials. There’s frequent walking, standing, sitting, and bending. Work is performed in an office and laboratory setting.
Other
Participate in training sessions and other meetings as required by the agency and/or funding sources.
Participate in agency developmental activities as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Patient Care Assistant/ Medical Assistant
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Job Description
The Patient Care Assistant supports the department by providing direct patient care (i.e. clinical and administrative duties). Patient Care Assistant will be crossed trained and expected to perform duties outlined in Track 1 and Track 2.
Track 1 - Responsible for completing a variety of medical/administrative related tasks in support of the medical provider.
Track 2 - Work with the Medical Care & Dental Care Department Interdisciplinary Team to support the medical provider in the provision of clinical and administrative assistance to patients.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Maintain effective communication with patients in reference to wait-time, patient needs, expectations and patient feedback.
- Escort patients to different areas within the medical office (check-in/out, lab, exam room).
- Complete all tasks sent via EHR by the requested timeframe.
- Ensure compliance with health center policies and procedures as it relates to medical examination of every patient seen.
- Ensure proper and timely check-in of patients and prepare patients for medical examination.
- Assists with the coordination of patient flow.
- Ensure proper patient identification using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers as per national patient safety goal requirements.
- Schedule follow-up appointments for patients
- Timely and accurately complete documentation in patient charts
- Receive/send documents via fax by provider request:
- Complete Medical Record Release forms
- Make phone calls and document in EHR per provider request.
- Record pertinent information on forms
- Ensure proper and smooth operational flow as it relates to patient visits (i.e. prioritize patient flow based on medical needs).
- Ensure proper patient identification using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers as per national patient safety goal requirements.
- Review and upload patient vital signs in the EHR
- Updates and record patient information in the EHR: Allergies, reconcile medication lists, review immunizations, history forms and other information as required.
- Prepare and review the next day patient schedules and care requirements to maintain patient flow.
- Assist with the completion of forms as needed (i.e., Women Infant Children (WIC), pre-operative Surgical, work Excuse/return to work and proof of pregnancy).
- Ensure proper Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and depression screening for risk of suicide of every new patient.
- Collect and accurately document patient vital signs in the EHR (i.e. height, weight, temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximeter and pain level)
- Report abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse and/or Medical Provider
- Prepare venipuncture forms.
- Prepare Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) forms as required and inform patients of any costs associated with lab work.
- Prepare and complete lab orders/requisition.
- Ensure proper collection, labeling and processing of all specimens using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers prior to drawing blood.
- Assist Medical Providers with medical procedures/testing by performing, electrocardiogram (EKG’s), vision and hearing test, diabetic, foot/monofilament test, fall risk assessment (65 & over), waived testing, results documentation & log maintenance (blood glucose, A1C, strep, urine dipstick, urinalysis, pregnancy, Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT), influenza A&B).
- Review visit summary with patients upon discharge by provider.
- Ensure proper processing and specimens are securely enclosed for transport to the lab.
- Prepare rooms for clinical examination and patient procedures as directed.
- Ensure materials/supplies/equipment are fully stocked and available.
- Assist Medical Providers with procedures/testing and ensure proper documentation in medical record: (Pap smears, colposcopy, biopsy, vaginal cultures, pelvic/breast exam, male exam, incision and drainage, throat cultures, nebulizer treatments and other procedures as indicated by the provider.)
- Obtain and review medical records of all diagnostic/lab reports.
- Collect, transport, disinfect, and prepare instruments for sterilization process in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of instruments, as assigned and manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensure the following are entered into the patients EHR: (Complaints, history of current illnesses, problem list, health reminders, patient history, social history, family history, medical/surgical history, and gauge for recent hospitalizations.
- Perform PHQ-9 Depression screenings.
- Place orders for the following: Laboratory test, standing orders, referrals and updates status of any open referrals, new medication and/or medication refills, vaccines and/or injections.
- Ensure proper ICD-10 coding/charges by diagnosis as per medical providers instructions.
- Enter Uniform Data System (UDS) & Meaningful Use (MU) measures.
- Enter self-management goals and plan of care.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation within the same day of intervention and input other information as requested by providers.
- Ensure examination rooms are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Joint Commission (JC) standards
- Ensure proper documentation/logging and disposal of medication into the hazardous/black box.
- Receive training and participate in competency assessments based on evidence-based guidelines and manufacturer instructions for use.
- Ensure cleanliness of clinic area and examination rooms.
- Report any cleaning or safety observations to the registered nurse and/or office manager.
- Maintain agency guidelines relating to safety, outreach and confidentiality.
- Ensure proper hand washing according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
- Maintain and follow infection control standards and Universal Precautions as per policy and procedure.
- Provide feedback observations on risk management/safety assessments in work area to Registered Nurse and/or office manager.
- Understand and appropriately acts upon assigned role in Emergency Code System.
- Understand and perform assigned role in Agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Culture of Service: 3 C’s
Compassion
Greet internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) with courtesy, making eye contact, responding with a proper tone and nonverbal language
Listen to internal or external customers (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) attentively, reassure an understanding of the request and provide appropriate options or resolutions
Competency
Provide services required by following established protocols, and when needed, secure additional help to answer questions to ensure appropriate services are delivered
Commitment
Take the initiative and anticipate internal or external customers’ needs by engaging them in the process and follow-up as needed.
Prioritize internal and external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) request to ensure prompt and effective responses are provided.
Contact Responsibility:
The responsibility for internal external contacts (i.e. treat people in a respectful, sensitive and professional manner) is frequent and important
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This work requires the following physical and sensory activities: constant talking in person, talking on the phone, hearing/ visual acuity and exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials. There’s frequent walking, standing, sitting, and bending. Work is performed in an office and laboratory setting.
Other
Participate in training sessions and other meetings as required by the agency and/or funding sources.
Participate in agency developmental activities as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant)
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The Patient Care Assistant supports the department by providing direct patient care (i.e. clinical and administrative duties). Patient Care Assistant will be crossed trained and expected to perform duties outlined in Track 1 and Track 2.
- Track 1 - Responsible for completing a variety of medical/administrative related tasks in support of the medical provider.
- Track 2 - Works with the Medical Care & Dental Care Department Interdisciplinary Team to support the medical provider in the provision of clinical and administrative assistance to patients.
- Maintains effective communication with patients in reference to wait time, patient needs and expectations and patient feedback.
- Escorts patient to the different areas within the medical office (check-in/out, lab, exam room)
- Completes all tasks sent via EHR by the requested timeframe.
- Ensures compliance with health center’s policies and procedures as it relates to medical examination of every patient seen.
- Ensures proper and timely check-in of patients and prepares patients for medical examination.
- Assists with the coordination of patient flow.
- Ensures proper patient identification using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers as per national patient safety goals requirement.
- Schedules follow-up appointment for patient
- Timely and accurate documentation in patient charts
- Receives/sends documents via fax per provider request:
- Medical Record Release Form
- Makes phone calls and documents in EHR per provider request.
- Records pertinent information on forms
- Ensures proper and smooth operational flow as it relates to patient visit (i.e. prioritizes patient flow based on medical needs)
- Ensures proper patient identification using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers as per national patient safety goals requirement.
- Reviews and documents patient's vital signs in the EHR
- Updates and records patient information in the EHR:
- Allergies, reconciles medication list, reviews immunizations, history forms other information as required.
- Prepares and reviews the next day patient schedule & care requirements to maintain patient flow.
- Assists with the completion of forms as needed:
- Women Infant Children (WIC), Pre-operative Surgical, Work Excusal/Return to Work and Proof of Pregnancy
- Ensures proper Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Depression screening for risk of suicide of every new patient
- Collects and accurately documents patients’ vital signs in the EHR (i.e. height, weight, temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximeter and pain level)
- Reports abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse and/or Medical Provider
- Prepares venipuncture forms.
- Prepares Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) forms as required and informs patient of any costs associated with lab work.
- Prepares and completes lab orders/requisition.
- Ensures proper collection, labeling and processing of all specimens using a minimum of two (2) patient identifiers prior to drawing blood.
- Assists Medical Providers with medical procedures/testing by performing:
- Electrocardiogram (EKG’s), vision and hearing test, diabetic, foot/monofilament test, fall risk assessment (65 & over), waived testing, results documentation & log Maintenance (blood glucose, A1C, strep, urine dipstick, urinalysis, pregnancy, Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOBT), influenza A&B)
- Reviews visit summary with patient upon discharge by provider.
- Ensure proper processing and specimens are securely enclosed for transport to the lab.
- Prepares rooms for clinical examination and patient procedures as directed.
- Ensures materials/supplies/equipment are fully stocked and available.
- Assists Medical Providers with procedures/testing and ensures proper documentation in medical record:
- Pap smear, colposcopy, biopsy, vaginal cultures, pelvic/breast exam, male exam, incision and drainage, throat cultures, nebulizer treatments and other procedures as indicated by the provider.
- Obtains and reviews medical records of all diagnostic/lab reports.
- Collects, transports, disinfects, and prepares instruments for sterilization process in accordance with policy and procedure.
- Performs high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization of instruments, as assigned and as per manufacturer's guidelines.
- Ensures the following are entered in patients’ EHR:
- Chief complaint, history of present illness, problem list, health reminders, patient history, social history, family history, medical/surgical history, and assesses for recent hospitalizations.
- Performs PHQ-9 Depression screening.
- Places orders for the following:
- Laboratory testing, standing orders, referrals and updates status of any open referrals, new medication and/or medication refills, vaccines and/or injections.
- Ensures proper ICD-10 coding/charges per diagnosis as per medical providers instructions.
- Enters Uniform Data System (UDS) & Meaningful Use (MU) measures.
- Enters self-management goals and plan of care.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation within the same day of intervention and enters other information as requested by provider.
Quality Assurance/Compliance
Ensures examination rooms are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Joint Commission (JC) standards
Ensures proper documentation/logging and disposal of medication into the hazardous/black box.
Receives training and undergoes competency assessments based on evidence-based guidelines and manufacturer's instructions for use.
Safety/Cleanliness
Ensures cleanliness of clinic area and examination rooms
Reports any cleaning or safety observations to the Registered Nurse and/or Office Manager.
Maintains agency guidelines relating to safety, outreach and confidentiality.
Ensures proper hand washing according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Maintains and follows infection control standards and Universal Precautions as per policy and procedure.
Provides feedback observations on risk management/safety assessments in work area to Registered Nurse and/or Office Manager.
Understands and appropriately acts upon assigned role in Emergency Code System.
Understands and performs assigned role in Agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Culture of Service: 3 C’s
Compassion
Greets internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) with courtesy, making eye contact, responding with a proper tone and nonverbal language
Listens to internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) attentively, reassuring an understanding of the request and providing appropriate options or resolutions
Competency
Provides services required by following established protocols and when needed, procure additional help to answer questions to ensure appropriate services are delivered
Commitment
Takes initiative and anticipates internal or external customer needs by engaging them in the process and following up as needed
Prioritize internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) requests to ensure prompt and effective response is provided
Other
Participates in training sessions and other meetings as required by the agency and/or funding sources.
Participates in agency developmental activities as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant)
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Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant) to work at the clinic located in Naperville, IL.
This Assistant’s responsibilities include all duties related to the back-office with occasional front desk duties. Responsibilities assigned to individuals can and will change at any time at the discretion of management or the supervisor.
Back Office Responsibilities:
1) Escort patients from reception to exam room, documenting height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated, document patient’s chief complaint and notify doctor when patient is ready to be seen
2) Stock exam rooms with supplies each morning, clean rooms between patients
3) Maintain inventory of medical supplies, completing requisitions (order forms) in a timely manner to ensure supplies are not depleted
4) Other tasks as assigned by management
Front Office Responsibilities:
1) Filing of all scanned paperwork daily
2) Fax clinic schedules to physicians for next clinic day.
3) Prepare travel chart weekly
4) Open and distribute mail, daily
5) Print schedule for following clinic day. Verity that all progress notes and super-bills are attached
6) Order office supplies
7) Answer telephone calls, including closed offices at different locations
8) Page on consultations to physicians. Page should include consult, hospital, patient name, room number, referring physician, and hospital phone number with appropriate extension
9) Make appointments for new and existing patients according to set guidelines. If patient is new, directions should be given
10) Handle and process billing information daily
11) Handle and process dictation, letters, and physician orders daily
12) Register patients, enter and/or update patient demographics, make copies of vital information
13) Collect co-payments and past due balances from patients at check-in/check-out desk
14) Coordinate and process referral information for managed care patients
15) Process medical records requests
16) Escort patients from reception to exam room, documenting height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated, document patient’s chief complaint and notify doctor when patient is ready to be seen
17) Obtain laboratory specimens as requested, completing lab requisitions and preparing samples for pick-up by lab. Document same in Medical Record
18) Ensure superbills are completed at visit end, including, visit code, diagnoses and all labs ordered
Requirements
- Must have at least (1) one year of clinical practice experience, preferably in an office setting
- Must be comfortable with back office responsibilities
- High school Education or equivalent
- Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.
Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary
- $39,000-$2,000 ( 19/hour + monthly bonus)
Patient Care Assistant
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I AM AN ALLY • I AM A FRIEND • I AM A GIVER
Touchmark on West Century is Bismarck/Mandan’s leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services and amenities. We are currently seeking compassionate people to join our talented Health Services Team.
$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for Full-Time
$,000 SIGN-ON BONUS for Part-Time
3,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for Overnights
1/hr shift premium for overnight shifts
2:00pm-10:30pm
4:00pm-10:30pm
6:00pm-10:30pm
As a Caregiver, CNA or CMA, you will enrich lives every day by relying on your experience and knowledge of medication administration procedures to ensure that residents in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods receive the highest level of dignity and care. You will have the daily opportunity to distinguish yourself by taking the time to be a positive presence in the lives of residents and their family members!
Year-round referral bonus opportunities
Lead Program
Onboarding Program for New Hires
The ideal candidate will:
• Have a commitment to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends and givers
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be a licensed Certified Medication Aide in this state
• Be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
• Have a genuine interest in caring for elderly residents and working in a geriatric environment
• Provide assistance and emotional support to residents using the Best Friend’s Approach to dementia care
• Possess a willingness to continue learning and improving skills, as well as a commitment to confidentiality
• Be able to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members and visitors
Benefits:
Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options
We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
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Patient Care Assistant
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Full-time, 36 Hours/Week
7a.m.-7:30p.m. with Rotating Weekends/Holidays
Onsite: Resource Pool
Summary:
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides continuous observation and individual care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
2. Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions
3. Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others
4. Remain alert and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
5. Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients to other departments as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
6. Stock linens and supplies
7. Document observations, interventions, and any pertinent information accurately and in a timely manner within EPIC
8. Prioritize and execute task for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner
9. Alert nursing staff promptly to any signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in the patient's condition.
10. Maintain a calm and professional presence for the patient and their family members.
11. Follow all hospital or facility protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology preferred.
2. Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
3. Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
4. Experience working in an electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.
Education and Experience
1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required
2. Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
4. Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience is preferred
5. Years of supervisory experience: None
Full Time
FTE: 0.9000
Patient Care Assistant
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Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.
Primary Purpose
Performs specified patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and is committed to
the provision of patient centered/patient valued care.
Education
• Must have completed or currently hold one of the following:
- A formal nurse aide course
- A current certified nurse aide registry
- A medical assistant course
- A current medical assistant certificate
- A patient care technician course
- A current patient care technician certificate
- Must be a currently enrolled in an accredited school of professional nursing and must have documentation of basic fundamentals of nursing from the school
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Parkland’s job specific training program
Experience
Certification/Registration/Licensure
• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or
placement in job from one of the following: American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Skills or Special Abilities
• Must be able to demonstrate basic patient care skills and skill in the use of supplies and assigned
equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with departmental personnel of other departments,
nurses, physicians, patients and families.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
Responsibilities
1. Performs specified patient care activities, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including 1:1
observation (sitter), providing basic hygiene care, unsterile treatments, taking vital signs, and
range of motion exercises. Lifts, ambulates, and feeds patient in accordance with the provision of
patient centered/patient valued care, while providing optimal care services to patients and their
families.
2. Serves as a patient advocate by responding to a patient’s needs and special requests. Maintains
open communication, and honors patient’s rights and confidentiality, while providing optimal
service to patients and their families.
3. Monitors ongoing patient status and responds to a patent’s change in condition by notifying and
assisting nurses and other health team members in handling patient care needs.
4. Makes appropriate notations and records activities performed, such as vital signs, ambulation,
feeding outcomes, etc. in accordance with standards established by the nursing unit.
5. Maintains, updates, and utilizes knowledge of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies and
equipment usage to optimize customer care and services. Monitors conditions of patient
environment and equipment, i.e. wheelchairs, bed rails, scales, floor conditions, and corrects the
condition and/or reports the deficiencies or defects for immediate correction as appropriate.
6. Escorts patients to other areas, clean designated or special area, provide or request translation
services when applicable, perform quality control checks, and deliver patient specimens when
applicable in order to provide optimal patient care.
7. Identifies ways to improve work processes and procedures or methods. Makes recommendations
to supervisor and/or nursing department for appropriate changes to improve effectiveness,
productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction that support the overall goals of the nursing unit,
the hospital and PHHS.
8. Takes responsibility for own education and professional growth by attending in-service sessions,
department meetings, workshops, and reading magazines or journals on nursing care. Integrates
knowledge gained into current work practices.
9. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the patient care area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable
state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and
private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
Job Accountabilities
1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes
recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the
overall goals of the department and Parkland.
2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending
seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional
organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices.
3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the
area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws,
accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and
guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
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Patient Care Assistant
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Requirements:
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
* Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
* Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
* Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
* Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
* Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
* Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
* Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
* Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
* Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
* High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
*
* Must complete one of the following:
* ◊ PCA externship
* ◊ PCA internal internship
* ◊ Six months of direct patient care experience
* ◊ Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
* BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
* Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
* Uniform No
* Scrubs Yes
* Business professional No
* Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL*
* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
* On Call* No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patient Care Assistant
Posted 8 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Requirements:
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
* Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
* Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments, and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures and cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
* Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
* Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
* Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
* Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
* Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
* Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
* Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
* High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
*
* Must complete one of the following:
* ◊ PCA externship
* ◊ PCA internal internship
* ◊ Six months of direct patient care experience
* ◊ Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
* BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
* CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure -- For Skilled Nursing Facility(SNF)/Rehab departments only
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
* Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
* Uniform No
* Scrubs Yes
* Business professional No
* Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL*
* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
* On Call* No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital brings the expertise and latest technology of Houston Methodist to Baytown and surrounding counties. The skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and staff provide unsurpassed medical care in a close-to-home, state-of-the-art facility. Houston Methodist Baytown is committed to meeting the needs of its growing community through the ongoing facilities master plan expansion project, which includes a new, expanded emergency department, a five-story patient tower, outpatient center, renovated Cancer Center, neonatal intensive care unit and the addition of technologically advanced operating rooms.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Patient Care Assistant
Posted 13 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Requirements:
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
* Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
* Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
* Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
* Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
* Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
* Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P's). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
* Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
* Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
* Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
* High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
*
* Must complete one of the following:
* ◊ PCA externship
* ◊ PCA internal internship
* ◊ Six months of direct patient care experience
* ◊ Enrolled in a school of nursing program with a completed first clinical rotation
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
* BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
* Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
* Uniform No
* Scrubs Yes
* Business professional No
* Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL*
* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
* On Call* No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower - a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women's services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.