Clinic Technician - Gardendale Prime Care - Flexi (AM)

UAB Medicine; Gardendale (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

PSLF eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Gardendale, AL seeks a patient care assistant to greet patients, perform vital signs and basic testing, and support the care team. The role involves guiding patients from waiting areas to treatment rooms and assisting with specimen collection as directed.

A high school diploma is required, CPR certification is required or obtained within 30 days; one year of medical setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients from waiting area to treatment rooms; perform required medical testing (vital signs, urine specimens, height/weight) as directed.
• Answer and document patient phone calls regarding medical questions, test results and medications; maintain communication with attending physician, RN/LPN.
• Keep patient rooms clean and stocked with supplies; order and maintain clinic supplies; perform pre-load responsibilities based on clinic need.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: flexi/PRN

Schedules: Monday - Friday

Entity: UA Health Services Foundation

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

To provide a variety of specialized services that require interaction with patients, visitors and other members of the patient care team. To greet and escort patients from waiting area to treatment rooms and performs required medical testing (i.e. vital signs, obtain urine specimens, height/weight, etc.) as directed by either physician, RN/LPN or pre-designated protocol. May prepare and collect charge tickets. To answer and document patient phone calls regarding medical questions, test results and medication while in constant contact with attending physician, RN/LPN. To perform a variety of duties requiring use of independent judgment and decision making skills within well established parameters. To ensure patient rooms and instruments are clean and stocked with required supplies. To order and maintain clinic supplies. To perform pre-load responsibilities based on clinic need.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. One year of experience in a medical setting preferred. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.