Patient Care Technician

Physician Partners of America; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Physician Partners of America in Tampa, FL seeks a Patient Care Technician to support ASC staff and ensure patient safety and high-quality care. You will assist pre- and post-op nursing teams and help prepare the facility for safe, clean operations.

Responsibilities include transporting patients, assisting in OR turnover, logging environmental data, and supporting RNs in pre-op and PACU. Strong English communication and HIPAA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certification or CNA preferred.
• Experience with EHR software and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of patient care best practices and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely through the facility.
• Assist with turnover of operating rooms between cases when needed.
• Record in environmental and equipment logs; answer phones and data entry.
• Use equipment safely and report needed repairs.
• Assist RNs in pre-op and PACU; help patients with dressing and mobility.

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Multitasking

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Certified Nursing Assistant

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician will provide support to the ASC staff to ensure patient safety and high-quality care is provided at all times. Duties will include assisting pre and post op nursing teams in basic patient care and in prepping the facility to ensure safe and clean at all times.

Job Description

• Transport patients safely through facility
• Assist with turning over operating rooms between cases occasionally
• Assist in monitoring and recording in environmental and equipment log. Answer phones and data entry.
• Uses equipment in safe and effective manner; reporting repairs to appropriate person.
• Competent and responsible in prevention of contamination and transfer of infection.
• Assist RNs in pre-op and PACU. Some duties may include helping patients get dressed, removing IVs, checking blood sugars, making patient follow up phone calls, taking patients to their vehicles, cleaning stretchers, etc.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and EHR software
• Excellent Customer Service skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of patient care best practices, healthcare regulations and HIPAA compliance standards
• Proficient skills as required by appropriate certification
• Ability to multi-task and provide high-quality results
• Ability to speak English effectively with patients, caregivers, and staff; additional languages preferred
• Ability to practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Our corporate office is located in Tampa, FL. The job will be Monday thru Friday with occasional Saturdays. Work hours vary depending on the surgery schedule. Noise or Vibrations: Copy machine, phones, computer and printer, other office equipment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.