Patient Care Assistant

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT — Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center

• Job Type: Full-time

• Work Location: In-person

• Local candidates required

What you will do:

• Perform delegated patient care activities as directed by the RN or medical staff after documented training, aligned with the patient’s age-specific needs to ensure safe, accurate, high-quality treatment.

• Document patient care accurately.

• Participate in unit organization, cleaning, and safety activities.

• Maintain unit supplies, prepare patient rooms and medical records, enter charges, and answer the multi-line telephone to support efficient unit operations.

• Answer patient questions about the treatment plan within the expected scope or refer to an RN when appropriate.

• Make rounds and respond promptly to patient requests.

• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge as directed.

What it takes to succeed:

• Minimum one year of healthcare experience.

• Knowledge of procedures and protocols necessary for patient safety.

• Understanding of common medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

• Flexibility with staffing and adaptability to changes in patient care practice.

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to display empathy while multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

• Tactful, constructive response to feedback and ability to work well with others.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (Preferred)

• One year prior experience in a healthcare-related field (Preferred)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (Preferred)

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Disability insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid sick time

• Retirement plan

 

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