Patient Care Assistant - Behavioral Health

4 days ago

United States$21-$21/hr (Est. $44k-$44k/year)(est.)ContractGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join St. Mary's General Hospital as a Patient Care Assistant - Behavioral Health in United States. Overview St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

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Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Patient careActivities of daily livingBasic nursing careMedical terminologyPhlebotomyEKGBLSSafety maintenance

Key Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant provides basic nursing care and assists patients with activities of daily living. They also ensure a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Patient Care Assistant - Behavioral Health position at St. Mary's General Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at St. Mary's General Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Activities of daily living, Basic nursing care, Medical terminology, Phlebotomy, EKG, BLS, Safety maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Patient Care Assistant provides basic nursing care and assists patients with activities of daily living. They also ensure a safe environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Benefits package: Paid time off, 401k retirement plan, Medical coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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