Care Assistant
Hiring a Care Assistant in Ulster County, New York!Description:We count on care assistants to gently and capably meet the needs of our patients, providing a level of care that exceeds expectations. We’re seeking an experienced care assistant who provides their patients with not only trustworthy care but also clinical care. Some areas they are responsible for include:Responsibilities:
Performing vital sign documentation.
Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment.
Organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice.
Preparing patients for examination/procedures.
Relaying instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person.
Collecting patient data in person and by phone and documenting patient concerns.
Messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician’s review.
Complete and accurate message taking, routing messages to the appropriate area for direction, order and referral entry, setting up of cases in EMR system plus basic registration and updating of demographics.
Assists physician/nurse practitioner with basic exams and procedures.
Accurately documents medical information in the patient records.
Tracks and routes test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review.
Communicates test results with patients when deemed appropriate by physician/nurse practitioner.
Facilitates patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performs triage as appropriate and directed by physician/nurse practitioner (as per site operation).
Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
Performs basic computer skills in using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.
Processes orders appropriately and accurately.
Qualifications:H.S. Diploma or GEDValid Drivers LicenseWork Environment:Schedule/Shifts: 2nd Shift: 2:15pm or 3:15pm and end at either 8:15pm, 9:15pm, or 10:15pm OR 3:00-11:00pm shift. Weekends hours may be slightly different and are required to work weekends; likely every other.Weekends are a requirement. Will get 2 consecutive days off during the week when a weekend is assigned.Training Schedule: 2 weeks of orientation on the Staatsburg campus. M-F 8:30am-5pm (except for 2 observation days during the afternoon/evening). About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.