Patient Care Assistant PCA (Peds)
About The Position
Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic is seeking a full-time PCA/CNA to join our team. This position is Monday–Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m at our Pinnacle Hills location. The PCA/CNA is responsible for escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and accurately documenting information within our EHR system. Additional responsibilities include assisting nurses and physicians as directed, performing rapid laboratory testing such as urinalysis, hemoglobin, guaiac, rapid Strep, flu/covid, RSV testing, preparing and submitting outgoing labs, and conducting hearing and vision screenings. This role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced pediatric environment. The PCA/CNA will work one-on-one with physicians on a rotating basis while also collaborating in group settings with nurses, providers, and fellow staff members to ensure efficient patient care and clinic flow. We are looking for someone who is dependable, compassionate, team-oriented, and able to multitask effectively. Previous PCA, CNA, or medical office experience is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Previous PCA, CNA, or medical office experience
Responsibilities
- Take vital signs, direct patients to proper exam/treatment room, and ensure all medications are up to date.
- Prepare patients for examinations and other procedures
- Assist physician with procedures as directed
- Make sure Meaningful Use requirements are addressed and met as appropriately delegated to the check in process
- Review daily schedules to ensure productive clinic flow; monitor charge tickets to reflect updates in insurance, patient demographics, etc.
- Escorting patients to exam rooms
- Obtaining vital signs
- Accurately documenting information within our EHR system
- Assisting nurses and physicians as directed
- Performing rapid laboratory testing such as urinalysis, hemoglobin, guaiac, rapid Strep, flu/covid, RSV testing
- Preparing and submitting outgoing labs
- Conducting hearing and vision screenings
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- HSA or FSA options with medical insurance
- Voluntary Aflac Accident and Critical Illness
- Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits
- 401(K) match and profit sharing
- Up to 21.5 paid days off (PDO, EID and Perfect Attendance benefits) & 6 days paid holidays; during your first year of employment
- Corporate Discounts: MANA has partnerships with various local and nationwide retailers to provide discounts to you; Dell, ATT, Verizon, UARK Federal Credit Union, and many more!
- One-On-One Training and Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
