Job Posting Title

Patient Care Assistant

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 2

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

September 11, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $41,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Guthrie - 215 Fairgrounds Road

Salary: up to $41,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

 

Position Description:

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.

• Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.

• Perform delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.

• Escorts patients to and from various destinations.

• Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.

• Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.

• Participates in follow-up activities and tracks clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks.

• Provides case finding and recruiting of at-risk people for comprehensive health services.

• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Other Duties