Patient Care Associate III - WUCA

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a patient care associate to support a busy clinic. The role involves direct patient contact, performing clinical tasks, and assisting physicians with exams and procedures. A strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and HIPAA compliance is required.

The position offers a standard 40-hour week in a hospital-affiliated outpatient setting with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ACLS & BLS certifications are mentioned as qualifications/requirements.
• Experience in patient care settings is indicated by supervisory and support roles.

Responsibilities

• Interacts directly with patients in clinic settings and completes tasks such as taking vital signs, performing EKGs, phlebotomy, and verifying medications.
• Prepares exam rooms, charts, and schedules tests to support daily operations.
• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, and lab tests; may administer medications under physician order.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal communication

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Patient support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational Diploma - Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Position Summary

Leads the work of others in the clinical operation of a patient care setting; this position may lead the work of Patient Care Associates I and II, and/or serve as the primary clinic resource in a large multi-physician clinical practice; functions as an assistant in the department, prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records; directs patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

Scheduled Hours

40

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes tasks that may include obtaining vital signs, completion of EKGs, phlebotomy and verification of medications.
• Prepares for office hours by doing tasks such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms.
• Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests.
• May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and IM and subcutaneous injections).

Communication and Documentation

• May schedule and assign work to other hourly staff to ensure appropriate staffing; assists in orientating and training of other hourly staff.
• Directs patient flow, assists with certain procedures/treatments and completes requisitions.
• Routes phone messages, patient questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel.
• Assists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under the department guidelines such as calling patients with test results, scheduling appointments, assisting physician with return calls; scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures and admissions; and monitoring new and return patient contacts, including scheduling of appointments and follow-up appointments.
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
• Answers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis and procedures.

Equipment and Supplies

• Monitors supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment or garments are available and that they comply with regulations.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms or other areas and sterilizes instruments.

Other Functions

• Maintains required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross-training programs according to established standards and Washington University policies.
• Complies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience

Patient Care Support (2 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Education

Preferred Qualifications

Vocational Diploma - specific trade or career - Medical Assistant

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Supervisory (1 Year)

Skills

Anatomy, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Family Support, Interactive Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Medical Terminology, Patient Support, Physician Communications, Physiology, Telephone Operations

Grade

C06-H

Salary Range

$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.