Patient Care Associate II - Faculty Practice Plan

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

2d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This position prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains records/information, assists with patient flow, and ensures effective delivery of patient care and service for the clinical office.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• Patient Care Support (1 Year)
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career - Medical Assistant
• Relevant Experience (3 Years)
• Anatomy
• Effective Written Communication
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Healthcare Service
• Interpersonal Communication
• Medical Terminology
• Oral Communications
• Patient Interactions
• Patient Support
• Physician Communications
• Physiology

Responsibilities

• Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes routine tasks that may include obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, completion of tests and verification of medications.
• Directs the patient's flow assisting with various procedures/treatments and completes various documentation including requisitions.
• Routes phone messages, patient questions to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with care coordination performing tasks such as calling patients with test results, scheduling, assisting with return calls and admissions; monitors new and returning patient contacts.
• Completes various paperwork.
• Answers basic questions regarding treatments, diagnosis and/or procedures.
• Monitors supply inventory, ensures adequate supplies on hand, equipment or garments are available and that all meets required compliance standards.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes equipment.
• Maintains required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross training programs according to established standards and Washington University policies.
• Complies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED