Patient Care Technician (PCT)
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WellNow Urgent Care takes pride in creating an environment filled with meaningful work and opportunities by investing in our colleagues. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes numerous continuing education options. WellNow has over 170+ locations across New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and we are continuing to grow! That means our colleagues can transfer facilities in any of the markets we serve. We are committed to offering our patients the best care by adding talented healthcare professionals.Salary:$21.00 per hourAt WellNow Urgent Care you'll enjoy:Competitive salaryParental leaveContinuing education opportunitiesMedical benefits, including vision coverage, FSA/HSA options, and prescription drug coverage401(k) plan with a company match for your future financial securityFree urgent care visits for you and your immediate family membersScrubs provided to ensure a professional and comfortable work environmentOpportunities for promotional growth as we continue to expand our presenceMonthly bonus based on your performance and productivityResponsibilities:0-25% Travel Requirement.Responsible for taking patient history and obtain vital signsPerform basic testing or screenings such as: vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, pulmonary function testingPerform necessary phlebotomy for collection of laboratory samplesAccurately complete corresponding paperwork/computer work for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue and culture samplesPerform point of care testing such as: strep, mono, glucose, influenza, Urine pregnancy, Urinalysis, blood glucose levelsInsure sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization, proper use of the autoclaveSchedule and coordinate necessary records for ancillary care for patientsAssist providers with exams and testing (pelvic exams, eye irrigations and ear irrigations, I & D's and splinting/ ortho-glass preparationMaintain confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA)Ensures equipment is in working orderLogs laboratory procedures when completed, processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directedMaintains examination rooms and stocks necessary medical suppliesPerforms duties to ensure good patient flowRegistration duties: explain to patients what insurances that are accepted and those that are out of network as well knowledgeable of all pricing - Properly collect and record payments, complete registration screen in a timely mannerAccompanies the provider to the bedsideAccurately and thoroughly documents the patient medical history, physical exam, and proceduresCompletes transcription as requestedPerforms tasks to improve provider efficiency during the course of a shiftGreets and registers patientsAnswers and appropriately triages phone callsTakes payments for visitsPrinting, scanning, and faxing reportsOther front desk and cleaning responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Education and Experience:High School Degree or equivalentAbility to identify equipment problems and correcting or notifying team leaderAbility to apply written instructions and standardized work practicesAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and familiesAble to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients.Computer knowledge and skills, must be able to register patients on the computer in a timely mannerUp-to-date on injections, and provide documentation, as per OSHA guidelinesAbility to complete and maintain CPR certificationExcellent listening and note-taking skillsAbility to apply written instructions and standardize work practicesBasic computer skills, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)Demonstrated ability to type at least 45 words per minuteStrong communication skills, including grammatical, spelling and verbalDetail-oriented with proven ability to work effectively under conditions requiring accuracyCapable of working well on a teamFriendly and customer service orientedAbility to manage high call volumeAbility to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend, climb, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of hands and/or wrists.Requires some physical work; lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.Close mental and visual attention required for planning or directing fairly complex work methods or operations that obtain size, shape, or physical qualities of product.WellNow is an EOE.