Patient Care Associate I - (prn/temporary) - Medicine Multispecialty Center

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
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Patient examination preparation
Sterilize equipment and instruments
Collect laboratory specimens
** Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a temporary Patient Care Associate I to support both administrative and clinical tasks within a healthcare setting. The role involves responsibilities such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations. **

Job Summary

  • Performs select administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional, including scheduling, medical records, billing, and clinical tasks like taking vital signs and drawing blood.
  • Responsibilities include preparing and cleaning treatment rooms, sterilizing equipment, interviewing patients for medical information or scheduling, and interacting with patients to explain procedures and instructions.
  • The role involves collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, measuring vital signs, and potentially performing routine laboratory tests, all within a direct patient care setting with exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a temporary Patient Care Associate I to support both administrative and clinical tasks within a healthcare setting. The role involves responsibilities such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient examination preparation
  • sterilize equipment and instruments
  • collect laboratory specimens
  • record vital signs and medical histories
  • direct patient care setting

Nice-to-have

  • interpersonal communication skills
  • oral communication skills
  • patient communication skills
  • office administration skills

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Medical assistant school training or some college

Work Rights

Not specified

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