Patient Care Assistant
About The Position
Are you looking to take your current career path to the next step? Do you want to gain valuable medical experience this summer? At Pinnacle GI Partners we believe that our success starts with the happiness and satisfaction of our employees. If you are not happy in your current path or are simply looking to make a career change, Pinnacle GI Partners may be your next adventure. We are seeking a Contingent Patient Care Assistant for our surgical centers located in the Troy and Macomb, MI areas. Staff may be assigned to either location depending on facility schedules. We are willing to train candidates with applicable medical facility experience. Apply today and let's be partners in success!
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Is always friendly and courteous with excellent communication skills
- Is an active listener who can respond to fellow employees/customers in a timely, competent manner
- Is able to distinguish emergency patient situations
- Presents a professional, caring image
- Is able to adapt and work independently and efficiently under pressure, with multiple interruptions and with a high degree of accuracy
- Exercises discretion and integrity in dealing with confidential information (complies with HIPAA privacy rules)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the medical field is preferred
Responsibilities
- To escort patients to pre-op area
- Obtains vital signs and urine specimens
- Obtains initial information re: driver, NPO status and prep results
- Terminally cleans pre-op rooms at end of the day
- Restocks area as needed
- Escorts patients to their vehicles after discharge from the center (ambulatory or via wheelchair)
- Cleans stretchers and patient recovery room slots
- Restocks patient nourishment refrigerator
- Communicates information between recovery and pre-op nurses, as needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays with bonus paid floating holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability benefits
- 401k retirement plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
