Patient Care Assistant - Postanesthesia Care Unit Surgical Services

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA, seeks a dedicated individual for a full-time position responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining databases. Duties include overseeing central scheduling for nursing staff and creating reports for nursing units. The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and strong communication skills.

This role offers an opportunity to enhance technical systems access and support contracted nursing services. Join a diverse team committed to providing quality healthcare while valuing all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience in database management.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate filing systems.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain databases.
• Assist with system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate technical systems access and credential tracking.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Proactive and analytical

Proficient with Excel

Education

Associate's degree in related field or equivalent knowledge

Tools

Smart Square

Job description

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Camp Hill

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of databases; and for the input, review and validation of data used from the databases to generate required reports. This position is responsible for assisting with system maintenance and troubleshooting of the scheduling system for nursing, along with creation and distribution of associated reporting. This role has oversight of central scheduling for nursing staff and creates reporting for nursing units at Holy Spirit Medical Center. In addition to these functions, the role coordinates technical systems access, credential tracking and onboarding for contracted nursing services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent knowledge and 1-2 years related experience
• Must have effective communication skills, be proactive and analytical
• Must be able to develop and maintain accurate filing systems for retrieving electronic data as well as paper reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Smart Square Experience Preferred
• Must be proficient with Excel

If chosen for this position, you may be required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information . If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.