Patient Care Partner - Outpatient Services | Avera Heart Hospital

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Clinical Assistant to join their team in Sioux Falls, SD. The role involves supporting clinical staff with patient care and clerical duties within a patient-focused care model. Candidates should have a high school diploma and completion of a CNA program is preferred. This position offers flexible scheduling to meet hospital needs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required.
• Completion of CNA program or similar preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists clinical team members with patient care functions.
• Provides clerical support and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Responsible for patient specimen testing and quality control.

Skills

Patient care

Clerical functions

Basic EKG skills

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Completion of CNA program

Job description

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great!

Position Highlights

Position Summary:

Assists clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient focused care model and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Provides clerical functions, basic patient care functions such as ambulation, feeding, toileting, as well as technical functions to support patient procedures and testing. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Work Schedule:

Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required (if hired after January 1, 2003). Completion of CNA program, Medical Assistant Program, PCA or like program preferred. 6 months to 1 year continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

BLS certification required prior to end of orientation. Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.