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Patient Care Assistant II
Job Category:	Aides / Orderlies / Nursing Support
Department:	Medical Unit - Main Campus
Facility:	Main Campus - Serra Mesa
Union:
Schedule:	Part time - Benefits Eligible
Shift:	Varying
Hours:	12-hr shifts
Req Number:	45230
Job Details:	JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks, as assigned.  Utilizes appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care. Regularly performs a supportive role to physicians, nurses and families in the delivery of patient care by assisting patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications and performing admission, discharge, and transfer workflows.  Responds to emergency codes by executing appropriate protocols and identifying, initiating and utilizing necessary resources.  Prepares and maintains patient medical record on the clinical unit including the medical record discharge process. Enters, compiles and reviews reports in a timely and accurate manner.  Performs administrative duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent 1 year of experience  Current CPR/BLS Certification (Issued by the American Heart Association) Certified Nursing Assistant or graduation from a Medical Assistant program (In lieu of 1 year of CNA or MA experience, RN or LVN students who have completed their pediatric clinical rotation meet the certification requirements above and will be considered) Knowledge of healthcare operations and work flow Knowledge of medical terminology PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree in Healthcare related courses 2 years of experience More than one year previous healthcare or unit clerk experience Some college course work in medical terminology