Patient Care Technician

WellNow Urgent Care; Town of Fulton (NY); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Parental leave

Continuing education opportunities

Medical benefits (vision, FSA/HSA, Rx)

401(k) match

Free urgent care visits for you and/or

dependent(s)

Scrubs provided

Career growth

Monthly bonus

Zusammenfassung

WellNow Urgent Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support urgent care operations across our NY locations. The role focuses on accurate patient assessment, specimen collection, documentation, and collaboration with medical staff to maintain efficient patient flow.

Ideal candidates have 6+ months in a similar role, familiarity with EMR systems, and CPR certification. The position is on-site with opportunities for growth and continuing education benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ months of experience as a Patient Care Technician or similar role.
• Preferred experience in Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, and/or Phlebotomy.
• CPR certification required or obtainable.

Aufgaben

• Take patient history and obtain vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy and related lab tasks as certified.
• Complete lab paperwork and enter results in EMR.
• Perform point-of-care tests (strep, flu, glucose, urinalysis).
• Assist providers during exams and procedures.

Kenntnisse

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Phlebotomy experience

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Basic certification

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

WellNow Urgent Care takes pride in creating an environment filled with meaningful work and opportunities by investing in our colleagues. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes numerous continuing education options. WellNow has over 150+ locations across New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and we are continuing to grow! That means our colleagues can transfer facilities in any of the markets we serve. We are committed to offering our patients the best care by adding talented healthcare professionals.

Salary

• Starting at $19.00 per hour.

At WellNow Urgent Care You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive salary.
• Parental leave.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Medical benefits, including vision coverage, FSA/HSA options, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a company match for your future financial security.
• Free urgent care visits for you and your eligible dependents.
• Scrubs provided to ensure a professional and comfortable work environment.
• Opportunities for promotional growth as we continue to expand our presence.
• Monthly bonus based on your performance and productivity.

Essential Job Functions

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Responsible for taking patient history and obtain vital signs.
• Perform necessary phlebotomy for collection of laboratory samples, if certified.
• Accurately complete corresponding paperwork/computer work for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue and culture samples.
• Perform point of care testing such as: strep, mono, glucose, influenza, Urine pregnancy, Urinalysis, blood glucose levels.
• Schedule and coordinate necessary records for ancillary care for patients.
• Assist providers with exams and testing (pelvic exams, eye irrigations and ear irrigations, I & D’s and splinting/ ortho-glass preparation, EKG).
• Maintain confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA).
• Ensures equipment is in working order.
• Logs laboratory procedures when completed, processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directed.
• Maintains examination rooms and stocks necessary medical supplies.
• Performs duties to ensure good patient flow.
• Accompanies the provider to the bedside.
• Performs tasks to improve provider efficiency during the course of a shift.
• Document the provider dictated patient history including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications and allergies.
• Document patient medical history, physical examination findings, and procedures as performed by the provider.
• Committed to the specialty of Urgent Care, with a focus on serving our communities with quick, convenient and quality care with continued clinical and patient experience training.

Reception Responsibilities

• Explain to patients what insurances that are accepted and those that are out of network as well knowledgeable of all pricing.
• Greets patients and completes registration process in a timely manner.
• Answers and appropriately triages phone calls.
• Collects patient responsibility for visits.
• Printing, scanning, and faxing reports.
• Cleaning of the clinic before, during, and after shift.

Occupational Medicine Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate completion and timely scanning of all required Occupational Medicine documentation into the EMR system, maintaining compliance with company protocols and regulatory standards.
• Completes the following Occupational Medicine testing:
• Urine Drug Screens.
• Breath Alcohol Testing.
• Hair Collection Drug Screens.
• DOT & Non-DOT Physicals.
• Vision and Audio Testing.
• Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Audiograms.

Minimum Requirements

• 6+ months of experience as a Patient Care Technician or similar role; OR equivalent education/certification in a related healthcare specialty.
• Preferred experience in Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, and/or Phlebotomy.
• Ability to identify equipment problems and correcting or notifying team leader.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
• Computer knowledge and skills, must be able to register patients on the computer in a timely manner; including use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification.
• Excellent listening and note-taking skills.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardize work practices.
• Strong communication skills, including grammatical, spelling and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with proven ability to work effectively under conditions requiring accuracy.
• Capable of working well on a team.
• Friendly and customer service oriented.
• Ability to manage high call and patient volume.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred License Or Certification

• EMT Basic certification.
• Medical Assistant certification through one of the following programs:
• Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcare Association.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Technologists.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists.

WellNow is an EOE.