Patient Care Assistant - Outpatient Community Clinic, 32 Hours, Days
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system. Job Description: Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Pulmonary team?
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Medical office or CNA experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a CNA course or MA program preferred.
- CNA License/MA Certificate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Rooms patients – blood pressure, O2 and temperature – documents in Epic accordingly.
- Monitors prescription line and assists with prescription requests and refills.
- Orders CPAP machines and other home medical equipment as directed.
- Triages medical questions to providers and provides closed loop communication back with patients/families.
- Obtains prior authorizations for medications as needed.
- Cross trains with clinical secretaries to assist with continuity of clinical operations
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Opportunities
- Free On-Site Parking
- Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
- Health and Wellness activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
