Emergency Department Patient Care Tech — Fast-Paced & Compassionate

Rhode Island Medical Society; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking staff to support Emergency Department patient care from arrival to departure. You will perform clerical duties and assist clinical staff while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include operating hospital systems, paging physicians, and supporting patient flow with emphasis on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence in daily actions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registrations as a certified Nursing Assistant or Graduate of a Medical assistant training program (9 months or longer).
• Certified in basic cardiac life support (BLS).
• Ability to provide care within Brown University Health and adapt to aging processes and cultural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families.
• Perform clerical tasks to support patient flow.
• Operate hospital computer systems to execute orders and generate reports.
• Communicate with physicians and staff via paging and hospital systems.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout care.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Nursing assistant secretarial credentialing

Rhode Island CNA/MA certification

BLS certification

Care for Brown University Health patients

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Phone/intercom paging systems

EHR/medical records workflow

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking staff to support Emergency Department patient care from arrival to departure. You will perform clerical duties and assist clinical staff while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include operating hospital systems, paging physicians, and supporting patient flow with emphasis on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence in daily actions.