Patient Care Assistant - Per Diem

Shriners Children's • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law. Shriners Children's has an opportunity for a per diem Patient Care Assistant.

Requirements

• HS diploma/GED required
• BLS required within 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
• 1 year of pediatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) assists physicians, RN’s and members of the interdisciplinary team by performing assigned tasks under the supervision of the physician and/or Specialty Care Clinic Manager.
• The PCA II rooms patients, obtains vital signs for pediatric patients infant to 21 years with orthopedic, burn, reconstructive plastic and rehabilitation conditions dependent on location.
• The PCA II gathers and documents patient’s clinical information as provided by patient/parent/legal guardian.
• Performs procedures in accordance with state guidelines and regulations.
• The Patient Care Assistant II is also the initial contact for all patients and families visiting the Outpatient Department.
• Depending on location, the Patient Care Assistant II may provide assistance in casting and cast removal, outpatient registration and discharge support, telephone and in-person appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, demographic updates, special diagnostic procedure instructions, and coordinate components of outreach clinics.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
• upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
• Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
• Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
• Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
• Benefits may vary based on state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED