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Patient Care Assistant
Riverside Health. Work under the supervision of a licensed team member and/or provider .
Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $23 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in performing validated patient-care tasks, including EKGs, wound care, and point-of-care testing, while ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulatory standards. Capable of maintaining a safe and organized work environment and effectively entering patient data into EMR systems.
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CPR/BLS CertificationEMT CertificationCNA CertificationPatient Care ExperienceVital Signs Monitoring
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Hard Skills
Wound CareEKGsPoint-Of-Care TestingVital SignsBlood DrawsSpecimen CollectionExtremity SplintingPatient Data EntryClinical DocumentationRooming Patients
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityAttention to DetailCustomer Service
Tools & Technologies
EMR SystemsMedical EquipmentPatient Care Technology
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR/BLS CertificationCNA CertificationEMT Certification
Industry Keywords
Health CareAmbulatory CareRegulatory CompliancePatient SafetyClinical Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work under the supervision of a licensed team member and/or provider
- Perform validated patient-care tasks including simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral INT removal, point-of-care testing, and extremity splinting
- Provide age-appropriate patient care according to departmental policies and procedures
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment for staff and customers
- Enter patient data into technology systems and the EMR, including rooming patients in the ambulatory practice setting
- Follow the plan of care and perform procedures such as vital signs, ice application, EKGs, blood draws, specimen collection, POCT testing, and splinting
- Complete clinical and quality documentation according to RHS standards and regulatory requirements
- Ensure availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies
- Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work and patient environments
- Assist with admitting, discharging, or transferring patients efficiently under direction of licensed team members and/or providers
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Associate's Degree in a health care related field (Preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in a health care related field (Preferred)
- CPR/BLS Certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute; candidate must be able to obtain certification upon hire (Required)
- Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certification, EMT-B certification, or current enrollment in an LPN or RN diploma or degree program with at least 80 hours completed (Preferred)
- EMT certification, or enrollment in an EMT program with certification completed within six months of hire (Required)
- CNA certification, or enrollment in a CNA program with certification completed within six months of hire (Required)
- 1 year of prior health care experience in a hospital, ambulatory, or urgent care setting (Preferred)
- Ability to work weekend and irregular shifts
- Ability to work/float in more than one work location