Patient Care Assistant, CO-OP

Summary
Responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care, participate in administrative tasks, and assist in various healthcare projects. Provide you with valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment and contribute to your professional development.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Provide assistance to patients and their families, answering questions and addressing concerns within your scope of knowledge.


-Assist in scheduling patient appointments, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and optimal patient flow.


-Responsible for supporting the delivery of patient care, participate in administrative tasks, and assist in various healthcare projects.


-valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment and contribute to your professional development.


-Help with data entry and maintaining electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a relevant degree or diploma in a healthcare-related field. 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interest in the healthcare industry and a desire to gain practical experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
- Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
- Proficient in using basic computer software.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute as part of a healthcare team.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and privacy laws is an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.