# Healthcare Patient Support

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/healthcare-patient-support

Healthcare Patient Support workers, such as certified nursing assistants and patient care technicians, provide direct hands-on assistance to patients, including monitoring vital signs, helping with daily activities, and coordinating care alongside nurses and physicians. They document observations in the EHR and rely on strong communication and empathy along with a working knowledge of medical terminology to keep patients comfortable and informed. These roles typically require certification and serve as a critical link between patients and the broader clinical team.

Top skills: [Medical Terminology](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/medical-terminology)

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