Patient Care Assistant - Full Time
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Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Escorts patient to exam room. Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk. Obtains and reviews basic health history information. Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. Providers must review and approve the data collected by the PCA.
Utilizes written MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center policies/procedures and universal pre-cautions when performing lab/diagnostic tests or procedures. Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable/requested, i.e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc.
Assists in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals. Reviews writt...