Patient Care Assistant- Endocrinology Clinic

Overview

Starting Pay $19.10/hr, pay will commensurate with experience. Shift: Monday‑Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The duties may change based on departmental needs and new workflows. The employee may be required to float to other clinics and provide support at off‑site Endocrinology clinics as needed. The employee will travel to our off‑site location in Worthington.

Performs basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager. Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN or Care Manager.

• Collect, document, and report vital signs.
• Complete screening questions and documentation or minor specimen testing as assigned.
• Promote general patient safety.
• Hold and position patients and assist with procedures.
• Prepare materials and supplies as delegated.
• Remain compliant with HIPAA, maintain professionalism, and ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensure environmental standards are met and all unit and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• Complete continuing education and participate in offered educational opportunities.
• May act as a preceptor and train other staff.

Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent licensure or experience, required.

Active State‑Tested Nurse Aide License in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or experience, required.

Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider), required.

Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. Must demonstrate competence in providing age‑appropriate care and services to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients. Displays a positive presence and interacts with patients, families, staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.

One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years, or equivalent education or licensure, required.

• Occasionally: Biohazard waste; climb stairs/ladder; computer skills; fume/gases/vapors; hand use: grasping, gripping, turning; interpreting data; lifting/carrying 41‑60 lbs; lifting/carrying 61‑100 lbs; loud noises; machinery; power tools; pushing/pulling 100 lbs or greater with assistance; repetitive hand/arm use.
• Frequently: Bend/twist; blood and/or bodily fluids; chemicals/medications; communicable diseases and/or pathogens; depth perception; lifting/carrying 0‑10 lbs; lifting/carrying 11‑20 lbs; lifting/carrying 21‑40 lbs; patient equipment; pushing/pulling 0‑25 lbs; pushing/pulling 26‑40 lbs; pushing/pulling 41‑60 lbs; pushing/pulling 61‑100 lbs; reaching above shoulder; squat/kneel.
• Continuously: Audible speech; color vision; hearing acuity; peripheral vision; seeing – far/near; standing; walking.

EEO M/F/Disability/Vet.