Patient Care Assistant - Infusion Services

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Employee concierge service

Job summary

Penn State Health in Reading, PA is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for Infusion Services. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will support basic patient care and comfort for the unit’s patients.

The role is full-time, day shift, 8:30a–5:00p, with a robust benefits package including tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid time off, and more. Join a team committed to compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Contribute to patient comfort and personal needs as assigned by unit/department.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:30a-5:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Position Patient Care Assistant - Infusion Services

Location US:PA:Reading | Medical Assistant | Full Time

Req ID 104763