Patient Care Assistant
Where
- San Diego, CA
What you'll be doing
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, the patient care assistant provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks, as assigned. The candidate utilizes appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care. Regularly performs a supportive role to physicians, nurses and families in the delivery of patient care by assisting patient-care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications and performing admission, discharge, and transfer workflows. Responds to emergency codes by executing appropriate protocols and identifying, initiating and utilizing necessary resources. Prepares and maintains patient medical record on the clinical unit including the medical record discharge process. Enters, compiles, and reviews reports in a timely and accurate manner. S/he performs administrative duties as assigned.
What your background should be
- The candidate should have 1 year of related work experience. S/he should have current BLS heart saver card (issued by the American heart association) certified nursing assistant or graduation from a medical assistant program knowledge of healthcare operations and workflow knowledge of medical terminology. Applicant with 2 years of experience, more than one year of previous healthcare or unit clerk experience some college course work in medical terminology EOE/M/F/D/V preferred.
Required Schooling / Training
- High school diploma, GED, or foreign equivalent; associate degree in healthcare related courses preferred.
Who is the client company
- Healthcare services provider company.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
