Patient Care Assistant - Full Time

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Escorts patient to exam room. Obtains and documents data to include but not limited to chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, pain level, medication history, and fall risk. Obtains and reviews basic health history information. Anticipates and prepares exam room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. Providers must review and approve the data collected by the PCA. Utilizes written MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center policies/procedures and universal pre-cautions when performing lab/diagnostic tests or procedures. Performs, maintains and documents quality controls as applicable/requested, i.e., logs, proficiency tests, maintenance records, etc. Assists in scheduling patients for office appointments, lab/diagnostic tests/referrals. Reviews written test preparation handout with patient and documents in medical record. Refers patient to provider/registered nurse if patient education is required. Completes ticket/submits charges in electronic health record to include and obtain the diagnosis from the provider, identifying and initialing all billable supplies and services. Obtains ABN per e-LMRP as...