Patient Care Tech: Flow & Vital Signs Specialist

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

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a Patient Care Technician for first shift, full-time work to support clinical operations. The role involves examining and treating activities under physician supervision and improving patient flow.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, rooming patients, managing appointments and prior authorizations, and coordinating with pharmacies, insurers, and physicians to uphold Baptist Health values and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills with databases containing 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 checks the provider's schedule and reviews patient records to ensure all information is available before the visit.
• Proactively obtains missing information from the patient to keep medical records accurate and up to date.
• Captures vital signs, medical history, medications, and preferred pharmacy on arrival.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements including HIPAA/OSHA.

Job description

Baptist Health Medical Group is seeking a Patient Care Technician for first shift, full-time work to support clinical operations. The role involves examining and treating activities under physician supervision and improving patient flow.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, rooming patients, managing appointments and prior authorizations, and coordinating with pharmacies, insurers, and physicians to uphold Baptist Health values and service excellence.