Patient Services Associate - Main Pre-op

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Direct patient care
Document patient care tasks
Communicate with rn
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Services Associate for the Main Pre-op department, responsible for assisting patients with direct care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare setting, ideally with a certification as a nursing assistant. **

Job Summary

  • The PSA works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse(s) (R.N.) and performs tasks and duties that do not require a license, professional judgment, or intervention.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only), Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS, Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000, Career Training and Educational Opportunities, Merchant Discounts, Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.
  • Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning, and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Services Associate for the Main Pre-op department, responsible for assisting patients with direct care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least one year of patient care experience in a healthcare setting, ideally with a certification as a nursing assistant. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient care
  • document patient care tasks
  • communicate with RN
  • personal protective equipment
  • lift 100 lbs

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork and diversity
  • collaborative health care organization
  • support department members

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED
  • 1 year of Patient Care
  • Certification as a nursing assistant
  • military corpsman

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter