What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic/Full time days position at MercyOne?
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
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