Patient Care Intern: Admin & Clinical Experience

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit access

Tuition assistance/benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a student intern to support administrative and limited clinical duties in a hospital or clinic setting in Saint Louis, MO. Duties include scheduling, medical records maintenance, patient intake, and basic patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities encompass preparing exam rooms, handling specimens, taking vital signs, and assisting clinicians. The role involves light patient contact, adherence to safety protocols, and opportunity to gain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date; ACLS/BLS are preferred.
• No prior work experience required for this student intern role.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and administrative support, including answering phones, scheduling, and filing.
• Prepares treatment rooms, sterilizes equipment, and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Interviews patients to obtain medical information and coordinates medical records.
• Explains procedures, medications, diets, and pre-established instructions to patients.
• Collects blood and other specimens; may measure vital signs and prepare for testing.
• May perform routine laboratory tests and assist in examinations.

Skills

Anatomy

Communication

Electronic Medical Records

Interactive Communication

Interpersonal Relationships

Medical Terminology

Physiology

Telephone Communications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college or medical assistant school training

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a student intern to support administrative and limited clinical duties in a hospital or clinic setting in Saint Louis, MO. Duties include scheduling, medical records maintenance, patient intake, and basic patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities encompass preparing exam rooms, handling specimens, taking vital signs, and assisting clinicians. The role involves light patient contact, adherence to safety protocols, and opportunity to gain