Patient Care Associate I: Compassionate Medical Support

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL, seeks a Patient Care Associate I for the ACC West Surgical Clinic. The role provides patient-focused, age-specific support and assists in procedures, prepares rooms, and transports patients as needed.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of related experience and completed a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program; phlebotomy and BLS may be required by the unit. This is a full-time, on-site position in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant training program.
• Phlebotomy experience or training is required where applicable.
• BLS certification and unit-specific competencies may be required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused, age-specific support and education.
• Assist the health care team with simple procedures and prepare supplies/equipment.
• Position patients, setup/remove equipment and assist in patient care tasks.
• Perform phlebotomy and handle related duties as assigned.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms and transport patients as needed.
• Support office duties and maintain unit supplies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Education

Medical Assistant training

Nursing Assistant training

Tools

Electronic health records

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL, seeks a Patient Care Associate I for the ACC West Surgical Clinic. The role provides patient-focused, age-specific support and assists in procedures, prepares rooms, and transports patients as needed.

The ideal candidate has 0–3 years of related experience and completed a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program; phlebotomy and BLS may be required by the unit. This is a full-time, on-site position in a fast-paced clinical setting.