Patient Care Tech | Siloam Springs Acute Care | PRN

Freeman Health System; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement match

Wellness program

PTO

Extended sick pay

Disability pay

Learning Center

Payroll deductions

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Siloam Springs, AR seeks a PRN Unit Secretary/PCA to support nursing staff and coordinate unit communications. The role alternates between patient care assistant duties and clerical responsibilities to ensure smooth operations on the nursing unit.

Preferred candidates have PCA or CNA certification or RN fundamentals coursework; other related clerical/medical terminology training is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Completion of clerical or medical terminology course.
• PCA or CNA course completion certificate is preferred.
• RN degree program with fundamentals of nursing coursework is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• May function in patient care assistant and/or unit secretary role.
• Provides support to the nursing staff and patient care under licensed staff guidance.
• Coordinates clerical activities for the unit in coordination with departments and physicians.
• Unit secretary acts as the focal point of communication on the nursing unit.

Skills

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Education

PCA or CNA course completion certificate

RN degree program fundamentals of nursing

Job description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: PRN

What You'll Do

May function in patient care assistant and/or unit secretary role at any given time. Provides support to the nursing staff and patient care through the direction and guidance of licensed staff and leaders. Coordinates clerical activities for the unit/staff in coordination with patients, hospital departments, physicians and other customers. The unit secretary is the focal point of communication on the nursing unit.

Preferred Requirements

Completion of clerical or medical terminology course Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.) course completion certificate. Or, currently enrolled in an RN degree program and have completed a fundamentals of nursing curriculum.

Freeman Perks and Programs

For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one, including:

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

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