Patient Care Tech

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Louisville is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Vascular Surgery team in the St. Matthews area. This is a first shift, full-time position focusing on supporting physicians and improving patient flow.

Responsibilities include gathering patient histories, taking vital signs, navigating the EPIC system, scheduling follow-ups, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and OSHA. The PCT will communicate with pharmacies, insurers, patients, and physicians to deliver

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, especially handling confidential data.
• Basic Life Support and related training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history and vital signs.
• Expedite patient flow and room patients efficiently.
• Navigate EPIC EHR to schedule tests and follow-ups.
• Check prior authorizations and coordinate tests and consultations.
• Communicate with patients, pharmacies, insurers, and physicians professionally.

Skills

Patient Care

HIPAA Compliance

EHR Navigation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health Medical Group

Patient Care Tech

Vascular Surgery

St. Matthews area

First Shift/Full Time

The Patient Care Technician will be responsible for the examination and treatment of activities under the direct supervision of the physician.

Duties include but not limited to the following: obtaining patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigating electronic health record system (EPIC), scheduling and following-up with appointments and checking for prior authorizations and scheduling tests, procedures and consultations.

The PCT will communicate with pharmacies, insurance companies, patients and physicians in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist’s mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the coordination and flow of patients throughout the patients visit to create an exceptional patient experience.


• Proactively check the provider’s schedule and review information within the patient record to ensure that all required information is available prior to their visit.


• Proactively obtains any missing information from the patient to ensure that medical records are accurate and up to date, which helps to ensure better care is being provided.


• Upon arrival, captures patient’s vital signs, past medical, social and family history, medication usage and preferred pharmacy information.


• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements including HIPAA/OSHA compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.


• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate.

Patient Care Tech, Patient Care, Administrative, Front Desk

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.