Clinic Patient Care Tech - Clear Lake and Sheffield locations

Trinity Health; Clear Lake (IA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Trinity Health Clinic in Clear Lake, IA, is hiring a Clinic Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support providers by rooming patients, taking vital signs, and handling basic tests under supervision.

The role includes rooming, data collection, assisting with minor procedures, and maintaining clean, organized exam rooms across Clear Lake and Sheffield Clinics. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and BLS within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Basic MS Office and electronic health record navigation.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 6 months.

Responsabilités

• Rooms patients and documents vital signs, chief complaint, pain level, allergies and health history under supervision.
• Assists with minor procedures and patient care tasks appropriate to age and condition.
• Performs basic lab tests and handles specimen collection following aseptic techniques.
• Maintains exam rooms, manages supplies, and supports front-desk duties like scheduling and referrals.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

MercyOne PCT training 75/120 hours

CNA program 136 hours

EMT program

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Radiography Technology program (limited radiography)

Description du poste

Employment Type & Shift

Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose: The Clinic Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides essential support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff by performing delegated clinical and administrative tasks that facilitate patient care and clinic operations. Under direct supervision, the PCT assists with rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, collecting basic health data, performing point-of-care testing, and supporting minor procedures. Additionally, the PCT contributes to a safe and organized environment by maintaining exam rooms, managing supplies, and ensuring proper documentation within the electronic health record. This role is integral to enhancing patient flow, experience, and quality of care in alignment with the clinic’s mission, values, and standards of excellence.

What you will do

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Rooms patients, collects and documents vital signs, chief complaint, pain level, allergies, fall risk, and basic health history under provider supervision.
• Assists with general office duties including registration, scheduling, referrals, copying, filing, and records retrieval.
• Opens clinical notes and prepares exam rooms with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assists providers with minor procedures and patient care tasks appropriate to age and condition.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize urgent/emergency needs and initiate appropriate emergency procedures.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition, behavior, or status to the provider or nurse.
• Collects and processes basic lab tests (e.g., EKG, glucometer) following proper aseptic techniques.
• Performs laboratory functions according to collection, processing, and documentation policies.
• Retrieves lab results, radiology reports, and medical records for provider review.
• Completes and submits charge tickets in the electronic health record; identifies billable supplies and services and obtains required documentation (e.g., ABN).
• Schedules patient appointments, lab/diagnostic tests, and referrals; reviews test prep instructions with patients and refers to RN or provider for further education.

Hours/Schedule

Full Time/Days starting at 7:45 AM with a half day off that is variable depending on provider/patient schedule. Shifts will be split between Clear Lake and Sheffield Clinics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of one of the following: MercyOne Patient Care Tech training program 75-hour or 120-hour; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program 136-hour; certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program; Accredited Medical Assistant program; Accredited Radiography Technology program (for limited radiography) with valid State of Iowa Limited Radiographer Certification Currently enrolled in an RN program; Successful completion of first semester of RN program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA or Red Cross, live class only), obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter training (Child and Dependent Adult Abuse) within 6 months of hire, renewed every 5 years.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectivel y with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

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