Frontline Patient Care Technician - Clinical Support

Baptist Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient examinations and treatments under the direct supervision of a physician or APP. Duties include checking in patients, recording vital signs, reconciling medications, reviewing medical history, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking supplies, and navigating the EPIC/EHR system.

The role emphasizes respectful communication and adherence to Baptist's mission and values in delivering service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, navigating databases containing confidential information.
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate, within 90 days of hire.
• Orientation/externship and additional training as needed.
• Must have own reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients, obtain vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, temperature) and medication reconciliation.
• Obtain patient medical history information and expediting patient flow.
• Room patients, stock clinic with supplies, navigate EPIC/EHR.
• Perform other non-clinical duties as needed.
• Communicate in a respectful manner and uphold Baptist's mission and core values.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic Life Support

Vital signs

Patient flow

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient examinations and treatments under the direct supervision of a physician or APP. Duties include checking in patients, recording vital signs, reconciling medications, reviewing medical history, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking supplies, and navigating the EPIC/EHR system.

The role emphasizes respectful communication and adherence to Baptist's mission and values in delivering service excellence.