Patient Services Associate One Day Surgery

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Closing Date:

10/10/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularShift Vary (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE PeriopSvc ODS OR

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Patient Services Associate is a specifically trained member of the unit-based care team who provides both clerical and patient care support to the Patient Management Team. The Patient Services Associate works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or other licensed/certified health care disciplines on the unit and performs tasks and duties for which they possess the competency that do not require a licensed practitioner professional judgment or the nursing support role duties include assisting with the processing of bulk storage peripheral sticks daily pod audits blood culture processing glucometer checks acting as a preceptor for new PCTs and assisting the charge nurse with other assigned duties. You must take part in the Unit-Based Council and be a good role model/leader to the patient care technicians

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED Plus One (1) year of Patient Care in a healthcare setting

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients with direct patient care. Accepts direction from RN and team members and follows through on delegated patient care activities.

• Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measure and assists patients with mobility-related activities.

• Accurately and promptly documents all patient care tasks vital signs ADL wave tests and I & Os per unit and department standards.

• Obtains patient report and communicates with RN regarding patient care. Informs nurse of patient requests or complaints.

• Carries out Plan of Care for patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach delegated by Team Leader.

• Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.

• Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems.

• Serves as a resource to support department member in performance of duties.

• Notifies appropriate staff of problems requiring prompt intervention.

• Assists with admission transfer and discharge of patients.

• Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Standing Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Pulling Pushing Reaching Sitting Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity:

Grasping Kneeling Repetitive Motion Sharps

Benefits Eligible:

Yes