Are you looking for a great opportunity to serve the community and be part of the Largest Network of Providers in the Northland?

Meritas Health is hiring Patient Care Assistants to join our Smithville team!

What does a Patient Care Assistant do?

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the practice by monitoring physician schedules, placing patients in exam rooms, starting office visit notes as patients arrive, and updating patient charts with medications, vital signs, allergies, etc. prior to seeing the physician.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Obtains and records patients vital signs, recent hospitalizations/tests, obtains pharmacy information, and other updated health information prior to the patient seeing the physician.
• Documents patient care and completes EMR tasks accurately and timely.
• Ensures effective patient communication and efficient patient care delivery.
• Assists patients, families, and physicians to resolve patient related issues.
• Works and communicates effectively with all providers.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures adequate levels of supplies are maintained.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; and answering phones.
• Maintains medical records; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies, etc.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to assist in obtaining outside records prior to or during clinic visit as delegated by the medical assistant, RN, or physician.

What are the requirements for the job?

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and acute care is helpful
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• CNA Certificate helpful
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic office skills
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or qualify for an accommodation under the Meritas vaccination policy

Meritas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws. Meritas Health is a drug free workplace and conducts post-offer/pre-employment drug screens and background screens.