Med/Surg Unit: Front Desk & Patient Care Tech

Day Kimball; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy Plan

Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

HSA or FSA accounts

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

401K Plan with match

Vacation Time

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT seeks a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg/Emergency area. You will provide clerical support, assist with basic patient care under supervision, and help maintain smooth unit operations.

Qualities include dependability, teamwork, and a willingness to perform ADL tasks, vital signs, and patient transport as needed. CNA or RN-related training is required, CPR/NVCIT within 3 months, with a supportive, community-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology/keyboard skills preferred.
• CNA certification, RN clinical experience, EMT-B or equivalent required at hire.
• CPR certification current within 3 months of hire.
• NVCIT certification current within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in clerical or receptionist position preferred.
• Experience in an acute care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
• Remain alert and in visual contact with the patient at all times.
• Assist the patient in daily activities as directed by the nurse.
• Assist the nurse in restraining and removing restraints.
• Completes all necessary forms, requisitions, communications and special projects as assigned. Accurately transcribes physician’s orders (when applicable).
• Assists patients and nurses as necessary with ADL, Vital Signs, and patient Plan of Care.

Skills

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Keyboarding

Communication skills

Patient care support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or RN clinical experience or EMT-B

CPR certification (AHA)

NVCIT certification

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT seeks a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg/Emergency area. You will provide clerical support, assist with basic patient care under supervision, and help maintain smooth unit operations.

Qualities include dependability, teamwork, and a willingness to perform ADL tasks, vital signs, and patient transport as needed. CNA or RN-related training is required, CPR/NVCIT within 3 months, with a supportive, community-focused team environment.