Patient Care Assoc-Amb Care Sv

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all personsWork Shifts8:30 A.M - 5:00 P.MJob DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITIONPersonal Care Services - Ambulatory Care Services; Direct patient care, Assessment, PCMH dutiesAREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIESPersonal Care Assistant - Ambulatory Care services SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Register patients for clinic appointment.2. Conducts interview of patient to obtain routine and appropriate health history information, documents pertinent information on patient's medical record on-line module1. Register patients for clinic appointment.2. Conducts interview of patient to obtain routine and appropriate health history information, documents pertinent information on patient's medical record on-line modules.3. Review Advance Directives Acknowledgment Form with patient.4. Pre-Visit Planning Accesses results of Lab work, procedures, consults, x-rays and schedule tests as needed. Inform patients to bring all medications to visit, including vitamins and herbal supplements being taken. Inform patients to also bring in their glucose, blood pressure or weight monitoring records and peak flow meters as appropriate.5. Performs visionhearing testing.6. Take EKG's on patients.7. Perform phlebotomy duty.8. Run controls for Glucometer and Waived Testing Kits.9. Performs Waived Testing (Point of Care).10. Assists with setting up exam room.11. Calls and directs patients to examination rooms.12. Takes and records vital signs and documents in electronic medical record (EMR).13. Reports out of rangeabnormal screeningtesting done to HNdesignee immediately.14. Prepares patients for examination.15. Assists patients, MD and nurse.16. Schedule follow up appointments for routine patient visits.17. Checks and secures stationary and other supplies as directed.18. Check temperature of medication, specimen and nourishment refrigerators twice daily, documents in temperature logs and reports findings to HNdesignee19.Maintain instruments and equipment and transport them when necessary.20. Transportsescorts patients when assigned.22. Replenish treatmentexam rooms.26. Arrives and leaves patient area at designated time.27. Completes assignment in allotted time.28. Performs related functions as assigned by the head nursedesignee.26. Arrives and leaves patient area at designated time.27. Completes assignment in allotted time.28. Performs related functions as assigned by the head nursedesignee.Minimum QualificationsQualification Requirements:1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and2. Successful completion of training courses including the performance of phlebotomy andelectrocardiography (EKG), or completion of a training program or programs that include the performance of phlebotomy and EKG, such as Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician training programs, a Patient Care training program, or a Medical Assistant training program; and3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).Special Note:In addition to meeting the qualifications above, assignment to a long-term care facility requires New York State Nurse's Aide certification.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2025-02-15