Patient Care Assistant (Part time 20 hr/week)

Shriners Children's•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children's has an opportunity for a part time Patient Care Assistant II. This position is 20 hours per week. 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.

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

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.
Rooms patients and obtains vital signs for pediatric patients infant to 21 years with orthopedic, burn, reconstructive plastic and rehabilitation conditions dependent on location.
Gathers and documents patient’s clinical information as provided by patient/parent/legal guardian.
Performs procedures in accordance with state guidelines and regulations.
Serves as the initial contact for all patients and families visiting the Outpatient Department.
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

Medical coverage on their first day
403(b) and Roth 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short term and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected
Tuition reimbursement
Home & auto
Hospitalization
Critical illness
Pet insurance