155 patient care assistant jobs found

Overview The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.  He/she works under the supervision of a licensed nurse.  The PCA participates in the orientation and training of personnel. Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent.  BLS certification. About Us Our Mission:  Be the Difference Our Vision: Excellence Always Our Values: Safety, Compassion, Innovation & Excellence Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone...

Overview The Patient Care Assistant assists the unit in patient care duties such as cleaning/bathing patients, positioning, re-positioning and transporting patients, stocking shelves, cleaning equipment and assisting with dietary tasks. Performs EKGs and Glucometer POC, maintains competency in Glucometer and EKG. All work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN Qualifications Education : A high school diploma or GED. Certified Nursing Assistant training preferred Experience:   Previous receptionist / hospital unit secretarial experience preferred Licenses/Certificates: CNA Certification preferred. Current BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire (Certification must be current prior to being release from Orientation status and providing independant patient care without an assigned preceptor). Certificate of Completion of a formal  program  that meets regulatory standards in...

Overview The Patient Care Assistant assists the unit in patient care duties such as cleaning/bathing patients, positioning, re-positioning and transporting patients, stocking shelves, cleaning equipment and assisting with dietary tasks. Performs EKGs and Glucometer POC, maintains competency in Glucometer and EKG. All work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN Qualifications Education : A high school diploma or GED. Certified Nursing Assistant training preferred Experience:   Previous receptionist / hospital unit secretarial experience preferred Licenses/Certificates: CNA Certification preferred. Current BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire (Certification must be current prior to being release from Orientation status and providing independant patient care without an assigned preceptor). Certificate of Completion of a formal  program  that meets regulatory standards in...

Overview The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.  He/she works under the supervision of a licensed nurse.  The PCA participates in the orientation and training of personnel. Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent.  BLS certification. About Us Our Mission:  Be the Difference Our Vision: Excellence Always Our Values: Safety, Compassion, Innovation & Excellence Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone...

Overview The Patient Care Assistant assists the unit in patient care duties such as cleaning/bathing patients, positioning, re-positioning and transporting patients, stocking shelves, cleaning equipment and assisting with dietary tasks. Performs EKGs and Glucometer POC, maintains competency in Glucometer and EKG. All work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN Qualifications Education : A high school diploma or GED. Certified Nursing Assistant training preferred Experience:   Previous receptionist / hospital unit secretarial experience preferred Licenses/Certificates: CNA Certification preferred. Current BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire (Certification must be current prior to being release from Orientation status and providing independant patient care without an assigned preceptor). Certificate of Completion of a formal  program  that meets regulatory standards in...

Overview Under the direction of the physicians and clinical staff the Health Care Assistant(HCA) supports the assigned unit by providing technical patient care services and support related to patients on the nursing unit. Additionally assists staff, physicians, visitors and ancillary departments with routine patient care activities and clerical support as needed. Patient Care activities include vital signs, activities of daily living, transport, and transfer of patients to include discharge. Clerical support includes directing incoming calls and responding to patient calls, entering patient charges in the computer system, maintaining patient charts, unit files and secretarial supply levels and being responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Qualifications Education: HS/GED required.  Education preferred: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course...

Overview Responsible for assisting the physician in patient treatment issues, providing direct patient care, and maintaining proper standards of care. Performs patient check out procedures, schedules follow up and/or referral visits and collects deductibles and co-pays.  Assists physicians and resident physicians when completing physical examinations.  Obtains laboratory specimens and prepares them for transport. Provides clerical support and maintains systematic initiation and follow up of scheduled events. Responsibilities Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment of patients of the clinic.  Must follow and enforce accepted Safety practices for patients and Hospital. Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action. Must participate in safety instructional programs.   The above statements reflect the general...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity and quality care to patients. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, draw up meds and give injections. Provide patient educations and support as needed to assist providers, patients and family. Answer and return phone calls pertaining to patients medical/clinical questions and concerns. Will be  working predominately with Dr Lance Justice.  Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required.   Certification:  Certified Medical Assistant preferred.    Experience:  Minimum of one year clinic experience in clinic setting.  Phlebotomy experience preferred. Previous customer service experience preferred. Typing, word processing, computer, and telephone skills preferred. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience in Athena is preferred, but not required....

Overview The Patient Care Aide works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Patient Care Aide include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Patient Care Aide must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Education: High School/GED preferred License, certification and/or registration: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. Proof of Nursing Assistant (CNA) class completion required from a state approved program. Active certification preferred (including Certified Medical Assistant) but not required. EMT Certification accepted About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency,...

Overview The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CDIS) implements clinical documentation improvement (CDI) activities in an effort to support accuracy and quality of the patient records and to ensure that coded diagnoses are an accurate reflection of the patient’s clinical status and care. The role of the CDI specialist involves reviewing the medical record documentation and clinical indicators and working with providers to ensure a complete and accurate medical record. An accurate medical record is important for the patient, for continuity of care by the next provider, and to demonstrate high quality care by the physician and the hospital. The CDI Specialist will identify potential gaps in clinical documentation for inpatient and payer populations as directed throughout the hospitalization. He/she will also educate physicians and key healthcare providers regarding clinical documentation improvement and the need for accurate and complete...

Overview Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Under moderate to minimal supervision of a licensed/registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), administers patient care programs of specific treatment. Performs technical tasks necessary to the delivery of an occupational therapy program. Responsibilities Responsibilities Under moderate to minimal supervision of a licensed/registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), administers patient care programs of specific treatment. Performs technical tasks necessary to the delivery of an occupational therapy program. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: Current Certification by American OT Certification Board. Licensed in the state of Alabama. Additional Skills/Abilities: Independent in use of O.T. adaptive devices and equipment.

Overview Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Under moderate to minimal supervision of a licensed/registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), administers patient care programs of specific treatment. Performs technical tasks necessary to the delivery of an occupational therapy program. Responsibilities Responsibilities Under moderate to minimal supervision of a licensed/registered Occupational Therapist (OTR), administers patient care programs of specific treatment. Performs technical tasks necessary to the delivery of an occupational therapy program. Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required Education: Current Certification by American OT Certification Board. Licensed in the state of Alabama. Additional Skills/Abilities: Independent in use of O.T. adaptive devices and equipment.

Overview Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, coordinates clerical and nursing home functions, to include scheduling and collecting Nursing and Group Homes, coordinating offsite collection site staffing, computer registration, order entry, printing, charting, mailing, faxing and filing of reports, accessioning of Pathology/Cytology specimens, answering telephone.  Duties also include assuring accurate charges and billing information, employee competency testing, procedure manual reviews/updates, clerical staff training, assuring that all charts are submitted to coder in a timely manner and reviewing nursing home monthly bills for accuracy.  The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position .   1.     Performs waived testing in a...

Overview The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant for our Albertville, AL location. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The MA will perform clinical and secretarial duties including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical and organizational tasks under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator. The MA must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff. Qualifications Education required: HS/GED License, Certification and/or Registration: ROT or CCMA certification required by first 90 days of employment Experience: Minimum one-year full-time clinical experience in healthcare preferred Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines Outstanding organizational, verbal and...

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Responsible for registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and answering of telephone. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens.  Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family.  Returns patient phone calls. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required.  Must be a Certified Medical Assistant. Experience:  Minimum of one year clinic experience in clinic setting.  Phlebotomy experience preferred. Previous customer service experience preferred. Typing, word processing, computer, and telephone skills preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing...

Overview To assist the physician with patient care in the medical office setting. Qualifications Education: A high school diploma or GED preferred Experience: One (1)  year of  previous experience in a medical office setting preferred Licenses/Certific ates: Medical Assistant Certification  required. B LS Certification required within 30 days of hire

Overview Performs all cashier duties such as being courteous, totaling sales, and providing correct change. Must follow all cashier policies and guidelines daily by maintaining the register keeping it locked at all times. Additional duties may apply such as stocking condiments, cleaning, serving and prepping occasionally. Follows established practices and procedures for patient identification and service.  Qualifications Education/Licensure/Certifications:  High school graduate or GED preferred Experience:  Food service experience in a high volume setting preferred.  Additional Skills/Abilities:  Excellent communication and customer service skills required.  Must be knowledgeable of and able to follow the standards of federal, state and regulatory agencies and Joint Commission for sanitation, food preparation and handling. Must be able to properly identify patients and maintain confidentiality....

Overview The Advanced Practice Provider (CRNP/PA) provides comprehensive direct patient care in collaboration with the attending physicians and multidisciplinary team. Role responsibilities include: obtaining comprehensive patient histories and physicals as they relate to the chief complaint(s) including medical screening exams; ordering and performing appropriate diagnostic testing and screening or the said chief complaint(s); interpreting lab and imaging results to accurately diagnose illness followed by determining nest steps for treatment and specialty consultation; and participating in procedural assistance as indicated by the diagnosis. Role responsibilities additionally include health maintenance and promotion, including patient and family education, return precautions, and follow up instructions. The APP will also collaborate with the attending physician for disposition planning to include discharge home, or when indicated, specialty consultation,...

Overview The Patient Care Aide(PCA) works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Patient Care Aide include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Patient Care Aide must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Education required: High School or GED completion License, Certification and/or registration: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. Proof of Nursing Assistant (CNA) class completion required from a state approved program. Active certification preferred but not required. EMT Certification accepted. About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and Madison Hospital, you’ll find...

Overview As a PBX (Private Branch Exchange) Operator, you are often the first point of contact the public has with the hospital. Whether calling to ask about a patient, to inquire about a bill, or to find out if they should come to the emergency room, the operator is the first person with whom a caller interacts, and that interaction can set the tone for their whole experience. Responsibilities You will also be the person trusted to connect calls between departments within the hospital, to contact providers on call, and to announce codes and notify the correct people when alarms sound. You are the person who will answer calls from the emergency telephones located outside and ensure that the emergency room is notified and responds to the person in distress. You will maintain a balanced cash drawer, verify ref labs, and sign off on cash deposits. You will sign as a witness when mortuaries pick up decedents, and make sure...