Patient Care Assistant
Oklahoma State GovernmentAbout the role
Job Posting Title
Patient Care AssistantAgency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSupervisory Organization
DOC Medical AdministrationJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
July 03, 2024Note: 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 timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Level I: $41,600.00Level II: $45,760.00
Job Description
A current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide is required.
Basic Purpose
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.
Typical 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.
Performs 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 tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks.
Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services.
Level Descriptors
Level I:
This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work, and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other patient care staff in performing various functions and work under close supervision.
Level II:
This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, observing and charting patient information, and reporting appropriate information to supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clients within the community.
Education and Experience
A current certification in good standing by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a (CMA) Certified Medication Aide is required.
Level I:
Education and Experience required at this level is none.
Level II:
Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.
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