Compassionate Patient Care Aide

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center in Louisville is seeking a unit-based Clinical/Medical Assistant to support nursing staff with clerical duties and direct patient care tasks. You will handle orders, records, chart preparation, and transport, while delivering courteous, patient-centered service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with mobility and hygiene, and ensuring safety and privacy under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program, or nursing students who completed Fundamentals of Nursing (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (AHA) certification is required.
• Current and in good standing with state licensing board or enrollment in accredited nursing program with Fundamentals completed (LPNs may apply, preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties on the unit under RN direction and communicates professionally with staff.
• Transcribes and transmits orders and maintains patient records in order.
• Assists with admission/discharge processes and transport of patients and specimens.
• Provides basic patient care support including hygiene, mobility, and vital signs per protocol.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Problem solving

Proactive

Service excellence

Organization

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clinical Assistant / Medical Assistant or EMT program

Nursing student with Fundamentals completed (preferred)

Job description

University Medical Center in Louisville is seeking a unit-based Clinical/Medical Assistant to support nursing staff with clerical duties and direct patient care tasks. You will handle orders, records, chart preparation, and transport, while delivering courteous, patient-centered service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with mobility and hygiene, and ensuring safety and privacy under RN supervision.