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

fostonlab.wustl.edu

Not specified (temporary position, likely onsite)
Patient care setting experience
Blood collection and specimen handling
Vital signs measurement skills
The Patient Care Associate I position at Washington University in St. Louis is a temporary role involving a mix of administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. The job requires strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care, with responsibilities including scheduling, maintaining medical records, and assisting with clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and preparing treatment rooms

Job Summary

  • This role involves performing select administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional in a direct patient care setting.
  • The position requires collecting blood specimens, measuring vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining accurate medical records.
  • Candidates must obtain Basic Life Support certification within one month of hire date, with online-only certifications not being sufficient.

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The Patient Care Associate I position at Washington University in St. Louis is a temporary role involving a mix of administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. The job requires strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care, with responsibilities including scheduling, maintaining medical records, and assisting with clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and preparing treatment rooms.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patient care setting experience
  • Blood collection and specimen handling
  • Vital signs measurement skills
  • Medical record maintenance
  • Treatment room preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Office administration background

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support certification within one month
  • No specific work experience required
  • Online BLS certifications without skills assessment are insufficient

Work Rights

Not specified

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