Care technician medical

Optum; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a patient care assistant in El Paso to support the Physical Therapist and enhance patient experiences. Key duties include assisting with care and ensuring a clean environment, while succeeding in a collaborative culture focused on health equity. Opportunities for career development and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Ability to learn therapy-related tasks during training.
• Knowledge of EHR and PMS systems preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in tasks related to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Help with registration and check-out procedures as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the treatment and exercise areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM Provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the patient's written plan of care Assist with registration and / or check-out procedures as needed Work cooperatively with the Therapy and Clinic teams to facilitate open communication, ensure prompt delivery of care, and promote excellent customer service to both internal and external customers Ensure that the lobby, treatment and exercise areas are tidy and clean throughout the shift to promote a pleasant environment for both patients and staff Decontaminate therapy equipment, examination tables, and other surfaces prior to and after each patient use as per manufacturer guidelines and / or company policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency of learned therapy-related tasks at the completion of training Ability to learn and become proficient with approved Practice Management System (PMS), Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other applications as needed to meet the needs of the business Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills Knowledge of medical terminology preferred Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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