Patient Care Tech: Care Coordination & Patient Flow

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in La Grange, KY is seeking a Patient Care Technician for first shift. You will support physicians, collect histories, room patients, and navigate EPIC to coordinate care and testing.

You will ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance, assist with scheduling, test coordination, and patient flow to deliver a positive patient experience in a busy clinic.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma and basic computer skills; additional life support training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, navigating databases containing highly confidential information.
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manages the coordination and flow of patients throughout the 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.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Baptist Health Medical Group in La Grange, KY is seeking a Patient Care Technician for first shift. You will support physicians, collect histories, room patients, and navigate EPIC to coordinate care and testing.

You will ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance, assist with scheduling, test coordination, and patient flow to deliver a positive patient experience in a busy clinic.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma and basic computer skills; additional life support training is preferred.