Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant
Norristown, PA
$17- $18/ hour
Monday - Friday/Full-time

Benefits:

• Health, vision, dental and life insurance benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including paid holidays
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Several bonus pay opportunities
• Career development and growth opportunities- DVCH staff are eligible to attend an in-house Medical Assisting program at no cost to the employee!

Join an energetic, patient-focused team! Delaware Valley Community Health (DVCH) is seeking full-time Patient Care Assistants at our Norristown Regional Health Center.

Successful candidates must be patient-focused with a commitment to serve our patients with compassion, respect, and cultural humility.

Overview

With over 50 years’ experience, Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH) is a federally qualified, not-for-profit, community-focused health care organization dedicated to providing the highest quality, affordable, and accessible primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care to our patients, regardless of their ability to pay in the North Philadelphia, Norristown, and Delaware County areas. Our mission is fulfilled by exceptionally dedicated and qualified professional and support staff of various backgrounds and cultures. We are a mission driven organization providing the highest quality care to all members of the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Assistant supports clinical services at DVCH. The Patient Care Assistant helps to maintain the clinical flow by escorting patients to the clinical area and performing additional tasks as requested by the Providers, Team Leaders, or Health Center Manager, all while providing outstanding care and respect to our patients.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Bilingual in Spanish/English (Preferred)
• Medical Terminology (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Responsibilities

• Greet patients in the waiting room and walk them to their clinical service area (exam room, triage station, lab)
• Take Vital Signs: Height/Weight, Blood Pressure, Temperature (training to be provided)
• Additional clinical services, such as EKG, would be considered as applicant progresses
• Record medical and family history
• Give any instructions specific to the visit in preparation to the clinical team arriving in the room (instructing the patient to disrobe)
• Relay any information from the patient to the clinical team prior to the start of the visit.
• Request medical records and/or reports as needed
• Manage assigned tasks
• Answer and return phone calls
• Support the clinical team in the exam room preparation
• Replace table paper
• Wipe down all surfaces with proper cleaning products
• Any other as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person