Patient Care Associate (All Shifts) Open Career Fari - June 2nd

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

2d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The PCA performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed and may function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observation is required. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required.
Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or a nursing student who is actively enrolled into a nursing program with a minimum of 6 months student clinical experience required.
Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required.
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.
Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively required.
Completion of PCA educational objectives and unit-specific training as outlined by the Professional Development Department required (for Non-Certified PCA).
Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions required (for Non-Certified PCA).
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills and a professional demeanor required (for Non-Certified PCA).

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience preferred.
Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties.
Performing routine patient care duties.
Performing clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities.
Performing other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed.
Functioning as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observation is required.