PATIENT CARE TECH- PARAGOULD CARDIOLOGY & VASCULAR CLINIC

St. Bernards Healthcare; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare is seeking a front desk collaborator to assist nurses and physicians with non-clinical tasks, ensuring smooth patient movement through the clinic and testing areas.

You will greet and escort patients, operate clinic software and equipment, and assist with vital signs according to established protocols. A neat appearance and positive disposition are essential to work well with diverse individuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience; healthcare receptionist preferred.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement; prior healthcare exposure is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses/physicians with non-clinical duties to move patients through the clinic and testing areas.
• Greet and escort patients; operate clinic software and equipment.
• Assist with vital signs and patient intake per clinic protocols; maintain neat appearance and professional demeanor.

Skills

Customer service

Receptionist experience

Independence

Healthcare setting experience

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multi-line phone

Copier

Fax

Word processing

Job description

Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Minimum of one year experience in customer service setting, preferably six months receptionist experience in health care setting and experience with office equipment. Ability to work independently of others and exercise good judgement. Prior health care experience desired.

Physical

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal physician office environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and/or soft tones. Occasional exposure to hazards. Demonstrate the ability to operate or learn to operate a multi-line phone, copier, fax, standard computer programs such as word. Continuous walking and standing. Frequent bending, stooping, pulling and pushing. Lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs. Pushing and or pulling up to 300 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

• Assist the designated nurse and or physician to complete their non-mission critical clinical duties as such duties relate to movement of the patient through the clinic environment and testing areas. Routinely greet and escort patients. Operate clinic specific software, equipment and assist with vital sign, assimilation according to established clinic protocols. Must have a neat appearance and positive disposition and be able to work well with individuals from varied backgrounds. Must be conscientious, dependable and adhere to the goals and mission of the clinic and medical center. Attendance is an essential function of this job.