Outpatient Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Patient Care Technician to support physicians and clinicians by checking in patients, obtaining vitals, reconciling medications, and collecting medical history. The role involves expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking the clinic, and navigating the EPIC electronic health record.

This position emphasizes respectful communication and alignment with Baptist Health's mission and values, with orientation and initial training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic computer skills, especially navigating databases with confidential information.
• Basic Life Support training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and obtain vital signs (height, weight, BP, pulse, SpO2, temp).
• Perform medication reconciliation and collect patient medical history information.
• Expedite patient flow, room patients, stock clinic with supplies, and navigate the EPIC system.
• Perform other non-clinical duties as needed.
• Communicate respectfully and uphold Baptist Health's mission and values.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Patient Care Technician to support physicians and clinicians by checking in patients, obtaining vitals, reconciling medications, and collecting medical history. The role involves expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking the clinic, and navigating the EPIC electronic health record.

This position emphasizes respectful communication and alignment with Baptist Health's mission and values, with orientation and initial training provided.