Patient Care Technician

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health center in Milwaukee seeks a clinic assistant to support smooth operations by assisting with patient preparations, performing lab procedures, maintaining records, and delivering patient education. Candidates should possess a nursing assistance background and experience interacting with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Experience in community health or public health preferred.
• Strong communication skills for diverse backgrounds.
• Laboratory background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prepping patients and routine lab procedures.
• Maintain medical records and accuracy.
• Perform injections and patient education.

Skills

Patient Education

Lab Procedures

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistance training

Preceptorship completion

Job description

1. Assist in the smooth flow of the clinic by:

• Providing translation for non-bilingual staff.


• Set up and stock the exam room and Smart Carts.


• Assisting nurses in preparing patients for medical visits by taking BP, HT, WT, temperature, Respiratory Rate, Pulse, vision and hearing screening, EKG, and NSTs.

1. Perform lab assistant duties on a rotating basis as assigned by nurse to include:

• Routine lab procedures-HCT, PG Test Urine dipstick, chem strip, Q-Strips.


• Collect blood and urine specimens and prepare for laboratory analysis.


• Complete necessary paperwork.


• Assist in maintaining accurate records of procedures performed, tests administered, and results received.


• Maintain cleanliness of lab area, restock lab, as necessary.

1. Assist in the maintenance of medical records and data collection:

• Review patient data on the chart each visit,


• Place appropriate forms in the chart for each visit, depending on the reason for the visit.


• Assist nurse with follow-up activities as assigned.

1. Perform injections as instructed.


2. Follow nurse and physician orders as instructed.


3. Provide patient education and information.


4. Comply with the SSCHC TB Control Plan including PPD testing.


5. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Satisfactory completion of In-House Training and Preceptorship.


2. Nursing Assistance or laboratory background is strongly preferred.


3. Experience in community health, public health, or in a community agency.


4. Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.