Patient Care Assistant

Colorado Urology Associates; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Urology Associates is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide office clinical support with minimal supervision. The PCA will also perform diverse duties under the supervision of the site manager.

The role requires preparing exam rooms, guiding patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with medication reconciliation and documentation. FCCHIPAA compliance, strong communication, and compassionate patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• 6–12 months experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Currently enrolled or preparing to attend Medical School or Physician Assistant school.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and professional first impression of the practice and show a "we care" attitude.
• Prepares exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care daily, including stocking of all necessary supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, records vital signs, collects urine specimens, and enters results into the patient’s records.
• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by providers.
• Review and reconcile patients’ active medication lists to ensure records are current.
• Maintains logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA as assigned.
• Adheres to sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
• Follows bio-hazardous or red bag waste policy for disposal of biomedical waste.
• Performs clinical chart preparation by reviewing records for upcoming appointments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Join Us?

At Colorado Urology, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. When you join our team, you become part of an organization committed to exceptional patient care, clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. We foster a collaborative and supportive culture where employees are valued, empowered, and encouraged to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step professionally, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive while helping improve the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

We offer competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy your evenings and weekends. Employees also enjoy an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, corporate discounts, paid time off, and much more. At Colorado Urology, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a rewarding career with purpose.

Job Description

We seek a Patient Care Assistant (PCA)to provide office clinical support independently and with minimal supervision.The PCA also performs other diverse duties as requested or required under the general and direct supervision of the site manager.

Responsibilities

• To create a positive and professional first impression of the practice and to show the patients a “we care” attitude.

• Prepares exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care daily, includingstocking ofall necessary supplies.

• Escorts patients to exam rooms, taking the required vital signs and obtaining urine specimens; performs dip and automated review whenindicated; and enters it into the patient’s records.

• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the providers, documenting outcomes in EHR.

• Reviewing and reconciling patients’ active medication lists to ensure our records are current.

• Assistsin maintenance of logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA as assigned.

• Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.

• Adheres to bio-hazardous or “red bag” waste policy and procedure for proper disposal of biomedical waste.

• Perform clinical chart preparation by reviewing records for upcoming appointments and ensuring any needed testing or records are present.

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

• 6-12 months experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Currently enrolled or preparing to attend Medical School or Physician Assistant school.

Key Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Outstanding judgment, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Flexibility, problem-solving, and team attitude.

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.

• Proficientwithcomputer software, Microsoft Office Suite, database, and typing skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

• Very comfortableasking probing questions to patients.

• Mustdemonstratea caring, compassionate, and patient-first attitude.

• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Travel

• Must have theability & willingnessto travel to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Job Type

Full-Time

Pay Range

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level,and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which theposition is located, in accordance with applicable laws.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extendedand accepted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do notdiscriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employmentbackground check.