Patient Care Associate II, Same Day Services, Full Time, Evening

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks staff to assist clinical teams by performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and care-related tasks in a hospital setting. The role supports patient care across age groups under supervision, with required credentials and ongoing training.

Evening shifts at The Valley Hospital-Paramus in New Jersey offer full-time hours and comprehensive benefits, with compensation based on role, experience, and licensure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with one of several approved credentials.
• Active certification from AAMA, NCCT, AMT, NHA, AMCA, NAHP or NCMA is acceptable.
• Nursing student status or completion of PCA fundamentals with BLS within 90 days may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Perform EKGs and phlebotomy as directed by staff.
• Handle materials management and equipment maintenance per policies.
• Support neonatal to geriatric patient care needs as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

AAMA certification

NCCT

AMT

NHA

AMCA

NAHP

NCMA

NJ State Home Health Aide

EMT

Fundamentals of Nursing course

Job description

Position Summary

To assist the professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care to include performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and materials management and maintenance as directed by the professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must meet one of the following requirements:(1) Recent experience in a comparable role in a hospital setting or(2) have a valid current and active certification from a credentialing organization approved by Valley, including American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency testing (NCCT) or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Certification Medical Association (NCMA) in one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide or EMT; or(3) Current and enrolled nursing student who has completed and passed “Fundamentals of Nursing” course or(4) In lieu of experience, successfully complete 8-week PCA Fundamentals Program offered by Valley and obtain your BLS certification through American Heart Association within 90 Days of employment.

Experience

No previous experience required.

Skills

Qualifications may vary depending on assigned area. Must be able to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods, handle frequent interruptions, and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, staff, and co-workers. Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests. Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.37 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.