Patient Care Associate II (Part-time) - Ophthalmology

Details

Posted: 15-Mar-24

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Allied Health - Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR80817

Scheduled Hours
24

Position Summary
Prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains records/information; assists with patient flow and ensures effective delivery of patient care and service for the clinical office.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes routine tasks that may include obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, completion of tests and verification of medications.

Communication and Documentation

• Directs the patient's flow assisting with various procedures/treatments and completes various documentation including requisitions.
• Routes phone messages, patient questions to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with care coordination performing tasks such as calling patients with test results, scheduling, assisting with return calls and admissions; monitors new and returning patient contacts.
• Completes various paperwork.
• Answers basic questions regarding treatments, diagnosis and/or procedures.

Equipment and Supplies

• Monitors supply inventory, ensures adequate supplies on hand, equipment or garments are available and that all meets required compliance standards.
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes equipment.
• Maintains required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross training programs according to established standards and Washington University policies.
• Complies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some healthcare training or coursework.
• Three years of related experience.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to interact with physicians, healthcare providers/workers, patients and those that accompany patients as well as support staff.
• Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of medical terminology and experience/knowledge working with electronic medical records.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification plus a minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Grade
C05-H

Salary Range
$16.08 - $23.01 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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