Experienced Patient Care Aide – Full-Time Remote Opportunity with Aetna in Virginia Beach, Offering Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits

Introduction to Aetna and CVS Health

At CVS Health, we are driven by a singular, clear purpose: to bring our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to delivering enhanced human-centered healthcare for a rapidly changing world. Embedded in our brand – with the heart at its center – our mission sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is as important as what we deliver. As the largest retail healthcare provider in the country and an industry-leading Fortune 4 company, MinuteClinic offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality 1-to-1 patient care with exceptional support and collaboration.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Patient Care Aide to join our team at Aetna in Virginia Beach. As a Patient Care Aide, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing top-notch patient care and contributing to the success of our team. This is a full-time remote position, offering a competitive salary of $27-$35 per hour and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients, including taking vital signs and documenting demographics, insurance, medical history, medications, allergies, place of care test results, and vaccines in the electronic clinical record system (EPIC)
• Perform point-of-care testing for strep, flu, COVID-19, urine pregnancy, and other tests depending on MinuteClinic scope of practice
• Assist with managing patients in the waiting area and setting expectations for wait times
• Aid with patient registration and answer questions about MinuteClinic services
• Act as a chaperone if a patient or provider in the primary exam room requests one
• Work in an enhanced capacity to drive critical clinical and operational efficiencies at the practice level
• Work under the supervision of a MinuteClinic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, performing additional clinical services
• Provide clinical patient care within state guidelines

Facility Environment

As a Patient Care Aide, you will be responsible for maintaining facility rooms and waiting areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and prepared for patient care. You will also perform administrative tasks, such as inventory management, patient callbacks, equipment cleaning, document management, and compliance tasks.

Additional Responsibilities

In this role, you will be required to complete a MinuteClinic certification process for immunization administration in states permitted within the scope of practice. You will also be expected to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, work independently, and show drive, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and adaptability.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Recent past healthcare experience or recent completion of a program, such as CNA, MA, EMT, PCT, Pharmacy Technician, Nursing Student who has completed fundamentals with clinical component, military medic program, medical student
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent customer service skills with a desire to provide empathetic, high-quality patient care
• Shows effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Shows drive, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and adaptability
• Ability to take and pass a FIT test with the respirators that MinuteClinic provides, and to wear the provided respirator mask when protocol requires

Licensure/Certifications

You will need to have a Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or an approved and accredited provider. Please note that this job may not meet recertification requirements for certain certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Experience and knowledge of an Electronic Clinical Record, such as EPIC

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this role. As a Patient Care Aide, you will have the opportunity to advance your education and career, with opportunities to earn a degree for free with our partner schools.

Career Growth and Development

Work Environment and Company Culture

At CVS Health, we are proud of our company culture, which is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and compassion. We believe in creating a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and empowering, where our employees can thrive and grow. As a Patient Care Aide, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and making a positive impact in our communities.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. You will also have access to our employee assistance program, which provides confidential counseling and support services to help you manage work and life challenges.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Patient Care Aide at Aetna in Virginia Beach, you will have the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and to grow and develop in your career. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and start your journey with CVS Health today!

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join our team, please submit your application today. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and discussing this opportunity further.