Patient Care Associate I - (prn/temporary) - Medicine Multispecialty Center
Washington University in St. Louis
South County, MO, United States
Vital signs and medical histories
Preparing patients for examination
Drawing blood specimens
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.
Duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient billing, coding, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and providing medical attention.
Requires adherence to safety protocols including the use of protective devices due to exposure to blood-borne pathogens in a patient care setting.
Matching Summary
Performs select administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Vital signs and medical histories
Preparing patients for examination
Drawing blood specimens
Sterilizing equipment and instruments
Patient care setting
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Nice-to-have
Interpersonal communication skills
Oral communication skills
Patient communication skills
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support certification
Medical assistant school training or some college (preferred)