Patient Care Assistant (PCA) jobs in Arkansas

Overview

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated PCA/CNA to join our team at Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics, Monday-Friday 7:45am-5 pm (end time may vary). 

The Key Responsibilities for this position are as follows; Direct patients to exam rooms and ensure they are comfortable and prepared for their appointments; Obtain vital signs accurately and record them in our electronic health record (EHR) system;  Assist nurses and physicians as directed, providing support and maintaining a smooth workflow;  Perform rapid lab tests including urinalysis, hemoglobin, stool studies, strep/flu swabs, COVID rapid swabs, and COVID PCR tests; Conduct finger sticks and administer hearing/vision screenings to assess patients' health status accurately. Must be willing to work independently and as a team in a high pace clinic setting while offering great patient care.

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.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare.

• Personalized environment
• Quality patient experiences
• Physicians that care for your wholistic well-being
• A learning organization that cares for employees in every stage of career

What We OfferAt 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 & dental
  • 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
  • Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits
• One-On-One Training and Development

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