Scripps Health·San Diego, California
Provides essential patient care and assistance with activities of daily living under the direction of a clinician. Supports the unit through patient logistics, clerical tasks, and maintaining a safe patient environment.
This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period), with a 12-hour NIGHT shift, on variable days of the week including holidays and weekends.
Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego (Hillcrest).
At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
We invite you to join our highly engaged Medical/Surgical Acute Overflow team of Patient Care Assistant’s and be a key member of an outstanding clinical care team.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent service to patients.
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides excellent service to patients as a key member of the clinical care team.
Assists patients with personal needs and activities of daily living, collects data, and ensures the patient has a safe, organized environment.
Assists with patient care within the scope permitted and under the direction of a clinician.
Supports the unit with a variety of patient logistic, clerical, equipment/supply, and charge reconciliation duties.
Requires a BLS certification and either one year of healthcare experience, completion of Nursing Assistant training, or enrollment in an RN program. CNA certification and at least 6 months of experience are preferred.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.
