Patient Care Associate (trainee) - Orthopedic Surgery
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri, US
$15.25 - $20.56 / hourly; not specified; not speci...
Patient care setting
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Direct patient care setting
Performs select administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional
Job Summary
Performs select administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional.
Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and providing medical attention as directed by physician or nursing staff.
Benefits include vacation, holidays, sick time, competitive health insurance, and tuition coverage for eligible employees.
Matching Summary
Performs select administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional.
Salary
$15.25 - $20.56 / Hourly; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Patient care setting
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Direct patient care setting
Nice-to-have
Interpersonal communication skills
Medical terminology knowledge
Microsoft Office proficiency
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire
Some college or medical assistant school training preferred