Patient Care Associate - Medical 4 (Days)

MHM Support Services; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) in Fort Smith, AR. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will help with everyday patient care, from vital signs to mobility, while working within a collaborative team.

The role offers a pathway to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and related opportunities. Mercy provides comprehensive benefits and training through an accredited program, including an optional 175-hour training for new hires and BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or enrolled in a healthcare program.
• No prior experience required, entry-level friendly.
• Must meet physical requirements: lift up to 50 pounds, stand/walk long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document in EMR.
• Assist with meals, bathing, toileting, mobility and transport.
• Provide clerical support as needed.
• Support PCA/PCT duties including basic patient care tasks.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

BLS

Education

HS diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details:

Position: Patient Care Associate-PCA Department: Medical 4 Shift: Full Time Days, 36hrs a week

Job Duties:

Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and/or beyond. Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate (PCA): Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system Assist with patient care needs including, meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport. Clerical support duties, as needed. Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT): Patient Care Associate job duties. Phlebotomy/blood cultures Enteral Feeding Wound care IV/Foley removal Trach care/suctioning

Training:

Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program, providing a comprehensive, hands‑on experience. Join Mercy to gain valuable skills and credentials through this program in a supportive healthcare environment! If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175‑hour training program that meets the Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines. BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co‑worker of Mercy. Experience: None required Minimum Physical Requirements: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you’ll grow with us.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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