Patient Care Associate

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital, Inc. seeks a Patient Care Associate to support an inpatient pediatric oncology unit. This role coordinates unit activities, handles documentation, and assists with admissions and discharges to ensure smooth, compassionate care.

Three 12-hour shifts weekly with rotating holidays. The organization notes the salary estimate of $19.50–$28.50 per hour and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Clinical support experience in inpatient settings preferred.
• Strong clerical and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a pediatric oncology environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit-based activities to support patient care teams.
• Manage patient care documentation and records with accuracy.
• Support patient admission and discharge processes.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative support

Documentation

Coordination

Job description

Provides essential administrative, clerical, and patient care support within an inpatient pediatric oncology unit, ensuring smooth daily operations and a positive experience for patients and their families. Assists the patient care team by coordinating unit-based activities, managing documentation, and supporting patient admission and discharge processes. Performs assigned patient care duties and maintains organized workflows to contribute to high-quality, compassionate care delivery.

This job will consist of three 12 hour shifts per week with rotating holiday and weekend assignment.

Compensation: In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $19.50 - $28.50 per hour for the role of Patient Care Associate.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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