Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic/Full time days

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: JOB SUMMARY The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will provide assistance with clerical and clinical activities inherent to physicians or advance care practitioners (ACP) practicing in the clinic setting. This assistance will be under the direct oversight of the physician or ACP. The physician or ACP will review and approve actions to taken at key junctures during patient care. The intention is to minimize the physician/ACP's clerical functions while maximizing his/her clinical role, thus improving patient flow and satisfaction, under the physician or ACP's direct oversight. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education: Successful completion of a formal Nurse Aid or Emergency Medical Technician course/training verified through transcript or original program certificate of completion OR Graduate of a Medical Assistant program OR Currently enrolled in an A.D.N., B.S.N., program with successful completion of first semester of A.D.N. program, OR first year completion of nursing courses in BSN OR graduate of an A.D.N., Diploma, BSN or LPN program Experience: A minimum of six months work experience in a health care facility performing duties relating to patient care is preferred Additional experience involving computer knowledge Special Skills and Competencies: Communication skills with the ability to maintain and display professionalism with customers and coworkers Organizational skills with attention to detail Computer skills Flexibility and adaptability Functions as a patient advocate Typing speed of 35 words per minute (verified by testing) preferred Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30a.m. to 5p.m.(varies) No nights, weekends or holidays MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Offers: Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials Benefit Package (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan) for positions 16 hours per week or greater Educational assistance All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam. EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.