Per Diem Patient Care Associate

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a patient-focused UAP/Medical Assistant to support an interdisciplinary team under the direction of a registered nurse. You will perform rooming, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and basic clinical tasks to ensure efficient patient flow and compassionate care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a medical assisting program, and preference for 12–18 months of outpatient care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completed medical assisting program or related patient care training.
• Preferred 12-18 months experience in outpatient clinical or similar patient care setting.
• Preferred current medical assisting credential recognized by CT Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care under RN direction, respecting patient values and needs.
• Assist with rooming: identify patient, escort to exam room, prepare for visit.
• Perform clerical tasks: manage records, EPIC data entry.
• Assist with instruments and equipment per department protocol.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical assisting program

Nursing Assistant Program

Patient Care Associate Training

Job description

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a patient-focused UAP/Medical Assistant to support an interdisciplinary team under the direction of a registered nurse. You will perform rooming, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and basic clinical tasks to ensure efficient patient flow and compassionate care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a medical assisting program, and preference for 12–18 months of outpatient care experience.