Clerk Patient Care Assistant | PACU HVN | Variable | Full time

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

Full time 40 hours/week | Variable
The Clerk PCA functions as an assistant to the Registered Nurse performing routine procedures under his or her supervision. The CPCA provides general clerical support to customers of a patient care unit by functioning as a receptionist, transcriber, monitor of medical records, and information/communication specialist.

Requirements

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic; or
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred; or
• Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program for preparation of either professional nurses or licensed practical nurses - upon successful completion of the didactic and clinical portion of a nursing fundamental course work; or
• Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and are awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation); or
• Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and have been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX examination (up to 6 months post initial authorization to test); or
• Junior and Senior High School Students attending the Institute of Health Professions who are CNAs and have a recommendation from the instructor.
• Successfully complete the Department's Clerk/Patient Care Assistant training requirements.
• Successfully complete departmental and unit competencies of the CPCA.
• Ability to work flexible hours/shift and to alternate weekends.
• Successfully complete 12 hour computer(HIS/LRIS)training course and Clerical Training Program.
• Clear speech and legible handwriting.
• Ability to handle multiple demands/requests simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity.
• Typewriter keyboard/computer familiarity preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Typewriter keyboard/computer familiarity preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees