Patient Care Assistant

General Summary of Duties:

Patient Care Assistant (PCA) supports the fast-paced, team-oriented ambulatory surgery center (ASC). This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys patient interaction, staying busy, and contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment. The PCA plays a vital role in ensuring efficient patient flow, maintaining clean and organized clinical spaces, and supporting nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient transport, including escorting patients and families throughout the facility
• Support nursing staff with basic patient care needs under supervision
• Prepare patients for care, including offering drinks and snacks as appropriate
• Maintain efficient patient flow across pre-op, PACU, and procedure areas
• Perform room turnover, including cleaning and preparing rooms between patients
• Stock and organize clinical and supply areas; monitor supply levels and submit orders to Materials Management (MM)
• Remove and dispose of soiled linens and trash in accordance with infection control guidelines
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized patient care and common areas
• Assist with clinical log data entry and other administrative or office tasks as assigned
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, and visitors
• Support general operations and perform additional duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Coursework in healthcare, medical assisting, or patient care preferred
• CNA Certification preferred

Qualifications:

• Previous healthcare experience preferred; willing to train the right candidate
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team-oriented environment
• High level of reliability, punctuality, and attendance
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting, and transporting patients
• Reliable transportation required

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced ambulatory surgery center
• High level of interaction with patients, families, and clinical staff
• Requires flexibility, responsiveness, and attention to detail
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable ASC and healthcare experience

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.