Patient Care Specialist - Primary Care

Mayo Career Site US; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a Patient Care Specialist (PCS) to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and in collaboration with physicians, nurses and care team members.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, teamwork, continuous learning, and proficiency with multiple computer applications to document care data and communicate with patients and families. PCS supports unit operations and will work with patients across the lifespan.

Job description

The Patient Care Specialist (PCS) provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) and accepts delegation from care team members: physicians, advanced practice providers, RN, LPN, MA in meeting the needs of the patient/family.

The direct care role includes providing care, collecting and documenting patient care data and communicating information to patients, families, and care team members. In the indirect patient care role, the PCS supports the unit by helping to maintain the environment of care and performing unit-based clerical duties.

The PCS demonstrates strong organizational skills and teamwork. A commitment to continuous learning, quality, and excellence are important components of this role. Utilization of multiple computer applications is required.

This role will work with patients throughout the life span with multiple conditions.