What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant PCA (Peds) position at Medical Associates of NWA?
Overview
PRN PCA/CNA – Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic
Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic is seeking a dependable and motivated PRN PCA/CNA to join our team. The PCA/CNA is responsible for rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, and supporting clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow. This role also includes performing point-of-care testing and assisting providers with procedures.This position provides support during high-volume clinic hours and plays an essential role in delivering efficient, high-quality patient care.
- Weekday Evenings: Monday–Friday, 4:45 PM – ~7:00 PM (end time may vary)
- Saturday Mornings: 7:45 AM – ~11:00 AM (end time may vary)
- Hours are as needed (PRN) based on clinic demand
Key Responsibilities:
- Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for evaluation
- Obtain and accurately document vital signs in the EHR
- Verify and update medications, allergies, and patient information
- Assist physicians and nurses with procedures as directed
- Perform and document rapid tests (urinalysis, hemoglobin, guaiac, strep, flu, COVID swabs, PCR, etc.)
- Conduct hearing and vision screenings
- Support compliance with Meaningful Use requirements during patient intake
- Review daily schedules to maintain efficient clinic flow
- Must be able to work well independently and as a team
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
About Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics, a MANA Clinic, is committed to providing excellent, compassionate care to children and their families. Our pediatricians and staff have 30 years of experience caring for children. Drs. Joe T. Robinson and Terry Payton founded the Northwest Arkansas Pediatric Clinic in 1983 to provide comprehensive care for children from infancy to adolescence. Today, NWAP has 20 board certified pediatricians on staff and locations in Fayetteville and Pinnacle Hills.
About MANA Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an independent physician group that includes family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health and an array of specialists and advanced health services. MANA clinics are independent, physician-owned practices. As a physician-owned practice, our physicians can focus on compassionate, quality, patient care, and retain the quality, personal clinic environment. Physicians make decisions that shape excellent patient care in our practices. By working together, MANA physicians can responsibly manage the costs associated with health care, improve our practice efficiencies, and enhance overall care for patients. Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare.
Benefits We Offer:At MANA, you will receive more than just pay. We offer various benefits that matter most to you. MANA team members are eligible to receive benefits. Below are some of our various benefit offerings:
Comprehensive Benefits –
-Medical Insurance
-Vision Insurance
-Dental Insurance
-HSA or FSA options with medical insurance
-Voluntary Aflac Accident and Critical Illness
-Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits
-401(K) match and profit sharing
-Up to 21.5 paid days off (PDO, EID and Perfect Attendance benefits) & 6 days paid holidays; during your first year of employment
-Corporate Discounts: MANA has partnerships with various local and nationwide retailers to provide discounts to you; Dell, ATT, Verizon, UARK Federal Credit Union, and many more!
- One-On-One Training and Development: At time of hire with MANA, you will go through detailed training to ensure you are equipped with what you need for success in our clinics
Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Responsibilities
- Take vital signs, direct patients to proper exam/treatment room, and ensure all medications are up to date. Prepare patients for examinations and other procedures
- Assist physician with procedures as directed
- Make sure Meaningful Use requirements are addressed and met as appropriately delegated to the check in process
- Review daily schedules to ensure productive clinic flow; monitor charge tickets to reflect updates in insurance, patient demographics, etc.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED