Patient Care Assistant II (PCA) - Central Support

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, the Patient Care Assistant II provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks as assigned. Applies 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 the patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications and performing admission, discharge, and transfer workflows. Responds to emergency codes by performing appropriate protocols and identifying, initiating, and using vital resources. Prepares and maintains patient medical records 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document clinical care under supervision.
• Apply age and developmentally appropriate care approaches.
• Support physicians, nurses, and families in patient care delivery.
• Assist with emergency calls and clinical communications.
• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer workflows.
• Respond to emergency codes using appropriate protocols.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical records, including discharge processes.
• Enter, compile, and review reports accurately and timely.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association.
• One of the following:
  • Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program.
  • Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program.
  • Completion of a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program.
  • Enrolled in a Registered Nurse program AND completed at least 1 clinical acute hospital rotation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree.
• Completion of a RN/LVN pediatric rotation.
• More than one-year previous healthcare or unit clerk experience.
• Bilingual preferred.

Skills

• Proven experience as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA).
• Committed to health and safety.
• Well-organized.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Positive and conscientious demeanor.
• Strong ethics.

Pay

The current salary range for this position is $23.00 to $30.27 per hour. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. The range listed does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.