Patient Care Technician Full-time Night

Providence Health Plan Group; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary to support nursing staff with clerical tasks and basic patient care in our Mission Viejo area facility.

The role involves collecting and reporting information to the supervising RN and completing patient-care documentation, under general supervision. CNA/EMT certification or enrollment is required, with CA licensure upon hire. The position emphasizes compassionate care and accurate administrative support.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program, or first semester nursing program, or EMT program.
• Upon hire: California Nursing Assistant Certification License
• Upon hire: California Emergency Medical Technician License or BLS

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care for in‑patients and out‑patients as needed.
• Assist nursing staff with clerical tasks and patient documentation.
• Collect and report information to supervising RN.
• Provide basic nursing care and help with patient care documentation as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Basic patient care

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (CA)

EMT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Under general supervision by the RN, the dual role Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary provides nursing staff with clerical support to assist in facilitating patient care and is responsible for providing basic nursing care for in‑patients and out‑patients as needed, within their specified area. The Patient Care Tech/Secretary is responsible for collecting and reporting information to the supervising RN and completion of all patient‑care related documentation.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training and For hires after 10/31/16:
• Completion of a CNA program, Or
• Completion of first semester nursing program, Or
• EMT program completion.
• Upon hire: California Nursing Assistant Certification License Or
• Upon hire: California Emergency Medical Technician License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Experience with basic data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training and Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course. Or equivalent educ/experience
• 1 year of acute patient care experience, Or
• 6 months of experience in a direct patient care environment providing clerical or patient support related to Provider, patient documentation or charting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. As a comprehensive health‑care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices, and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the Redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange County – and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert, and beyond.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care. Our not‑for‑profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading‑edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Compensation and Benefits

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at provdesk.jobs/benefits.