Patient Services Associate - Main Pre-op

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
Direct patient care
Follow delegated patient care activities
Accurate documentation of patient care tasks
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Patient Services Associate to assist in pre-operative patient 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, with preferred qualifications including experience as a Patient Care Technician

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.
  • 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 to assist in pre-operative patient 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, with preferred qualifications including experience as a Patient Care Technician.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care
  • Follow delegated patient care activities
  • Accurate documentation of patient care tasks
  • Communicate effectively with team members
  • Assist patients and visitors

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative health care organization
  • Teamwork and diversity champion
  • Focus on improving patient care

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED
  • 1 year of Patient Care in a health care setting
  • Must be able to lift 100 lbs. to waist height
  • Previous Patient Care Technician experience
  • Patient care experience in an acute care setting
  • Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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