What is a Patient Care Assistant (PCA)?
A Dean Health System PCA is an individual who assists in the ambulatory setting with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician or other designated licensed staff. Duties include the following: assisting with patient flow in departments, cleaning and stocking rooms, obtaining patient histories, performing vitals, utilizing sterile and aseptic techniques, assisting with procedures, completing laboratory and medical imaging requisitions, assisting with the scheduling of procedures, administering medication (excluding intravenous infusion), assisting with department paperwork, and ordering supplies.
