Patient Care Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Sebeka (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Astera Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff in clinical operations and patient care. The role involves rooming patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with documentation and referrals. The position emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and high-quality patient service.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and healthcare experience or relevant education. BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings or familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to operate standard medical equipment and office software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain data (height, weight, vitals, etc.).
• Perform reception/clerical tasks and assist with referrals and scheduling.
• Transfer patients within the facility and prepare exam rooms for use.
• Document accurately in patient charts and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with ambulation and movement of patients as directed.
• Support with previsit planning and data collection for quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

EMR software

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing college degree

Job description

Are you looking to join a team that focuses on providing high quality patient care? If so, this is the position for you! Astera Health is hiring for a Patient Care Technician that will work directly with licensed professionals in the clinic setting to provide assistance and support in daily operational activities. Astera Health welcomes applications from both certified and non-certified professionals.This position is scheduled for 80 hours per biweekly pay period, Monday - Friday with the occasional travel to the satellite locations. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Rooming patients and obtaining data to include: height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and reception/clerical tasks.Reception/Clerical tasks which include: coordination of patient referrals, assisting patient to schedule appointments, take messages, restocking supplies and exam rooms.Assist with transferring of patients within the buildingCompete accurate documentation in patient chartsTurnover exam rooms between patientsPart of the clinical team and works under the direction of licensed staffDirect Patient Care Tasks:Rooming patients and reviewing medication list by history, reviewing allergy listsCompletes vital signs (Blood Pressure / Height / Weight / Pulse / O2 / Temperature / Pain assessment based on Wong-Baker pain scale)Chaperone examsTransportation of specimens to laboratoryRoom set up and take downPrevisit planningRestocking exam roomsAssist with ambulation / transfer patients within buildingAssist with paperwork – FMLA / PA’sAssist with data collection and standard quality of careOther duties as directed by licensed staffCore Competencies:Comprehensive knowledge of clinic workflows, structure and pathways.Ability to effectively operate standard medical equipment, electronic medical record software, and standard office equipment and softwareStrong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service excellencePossess cross-cultural sensitivityAbility to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationshipsAbility to perform tasks both collaboratively and independentlyDemonstrates concern for patients of all ages, visitors, and co-workers.Maintains confidentiality of information and privacy complianceMaintains confidentiality of information and privacy compliance.Physical Requirements:Medium duty is exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-15 pounds of force frequently or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects (based on US Department of Labor data). The following physical activities are required to perform his job.Occasionally (up to 33% of work time): standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, smelling. Color vision.Frequently (34-66% of work time): walking, carrying, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, near acuity vision.Education:High School Diploma or GEDPursuing a College DegreeLicenses/Certifications:BLS CertificationExperience:Experience in healthcare setting or experience with medical terminology; Or combined years of relevant education and experience to perform the essential duties of this positionAcknowledgements:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential job functions are subject to modification with or without notice. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.