
Patient Services Assistant
- Risk Management
- infection control
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In our dialysis centers, you’ll deliver life-sustaining treatments, build trusted relationships with patients and families, and work with cutting edge medical technology. You’ll bring clinical expertise and compassionate care together, helping patients live fuller, healthier lives.Â
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Join us as a Patient Services Assistant in our Dialysis Center in our various clinic locations to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.Â
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What you’ll achieveÂ
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As a Patient Services Assistant, you’ll provide support to the nursing staff in the dialysis clinic by performing non-clinical duties relating to direct and indirect patient care. Functions as a team member, promoting the values, missions and goals of the clinic and company, constantly working towards their achievement.
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• Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
• Ensures cleanliness and neatness of patient’s environment and stock room • Ensures cleaning of the Isolation rooms is done when required.
• Cleans exterior of dialysis machines, patient chairs and over-bed tables as per policy and procedures
• Assists with basic food preparation and delivery of nutritional requirements to patients as well as assists with meal ordering
• Serves, distributes and collects patient / visitors’ meals and refreshments
• Arranges patient transport from Dialysis treatment
• Attends to the re-stocking of consumables in the stock room and trolley/s as required for daily operation of the clinic
• Monitors consumable stores and orders stock as required
• Confirms delivery of stock, checks inventory and documentation
• Performs stocktake when requested
• Ensures routine collection and appropriate disposal of linen, rubbish and contaminated waste
• Orders and pack away linen
• Assist in the collection of blood samples by pathology lab, help spin blood before collection
• Participates in Quality Improvements activities as required by the Dialysis Clinic Manager
• Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).
• Engages in internal and external in-service activities to enhance / maintain skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to work in a self-directed manner
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety as it relates to the role within the facility
• Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
• Demonstrated skills in food preparation and presentation
• Basic office skills, including filing and answering telephone enquiries
• Previous experience in patient assistant role
• Basic computer literacy.
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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Take the first step toward a career that truly matters.Â
At Fresenius Medical Care, every team member plays a vital role in improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. We value your unique skills, your dedication to care, and your commitment to making a difference every single day. Â
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RequirementsÂ
• Completion of a Patient Service Assistant Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Infection Control / Hygiene principles and implementation of this knowledge into daily practice
• Team playerÂ
Locations
- AUS Midland - Clinic
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Application closing date: (30 days from date of posting)Â
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Who we are.Â
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At Fresenius Medical Care, we believe in the life-changing power of care.Â
Every day, our people make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients around the world. That’s why we put our team members at the heart of everything we do — empowering them with purpose, innovation, and support.Â
If you're looking to grow your career in a place where your work truly matters, where advanced medical technology meets compassionate care, and where collaboration drives progress — we’re looking for you.Â
Fresenius Medical Care is a global leader in dialysis and chronic kidney disease care, united by a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Join us in building a healthier future — because caring takes all of us.Â
Creating a future worth living. For Patients. Worldwide. Every day.Â
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more about our about our values here.Â
Patient Services Assistant · Fresenius Medical Care