PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) PATH Clinic seeks a Patient Care Technician to support clinicians with exams, specimen collection, and charting. The role includes venipuncture, point-of-care testing, room prep, and clerical duties in a day-shift, on-site setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification within 30 days, and preferred prior patient care tech or phlebotomy experience. UAB emphasizes HIPAA compliance and a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; CPR within 30 days of employment.
• Prior patient care tech or phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PC applications; ability to chart and take vitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in PATH Clinic, take histories and vital signs.
• Perform point of care testing including venipuncture and collect specimens.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Perform medical charting, recordkeeping, and clerical tasks as needed.
• Assist with scheduling, phone handling, and faxing medical records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA; adhere to UAB policies and Code of Conduct.
• Support continuity of care and reporting to Lead Nurse Practitioner and Clinic Manager.
• Handle routine tasks to support the IPCP model at PATH Clinic.
• Complete required training for point-of-care testing and quality controls.

Skills

Venipuncture

CPR

Medical charting

HIPAA compliance

Clerical tasks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (T239912)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN to work under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, performs clinical procedures to support health practitioners for the PATH Clinic. Prepares patients for treatment; assists with completion of treatment/protocols; maintains exam room and point of care inventories. Performs simple, non-invasive patient procedures including point of care testing. Will perform venipuncture. Performs control testing and maintains all required records for point of care devices. Performs medical charting and recordkeeping. May perform clerical duties such as typing. Interpret data to generate detailed reports and assist in monitoring departmental budgets. Interfaces professionally with outside resources including patients, students, faculty, and other professionals. Discretion with knowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures is fundamental for this role. The direct reports for this individual are to the Lead Nurse Practitioner and the Clinic Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Provide clinical support to the PATH Clinic and the Clinic Manager including taking medical histories, vital signs, point of care testing including venipuncture, preparing patients for exams, and assisting physician/nurse practitioners during exams.
• 2. Collect and prepare lab specimens, will perform laboratory tests and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• 3. Maintain records for point of care laboratory devices.
• 4. Responsible for arranging and preparing examining rooms' equipment and instruments.
• 5. Performs medical charting, recordkeeping, typing, and other clerical needs.
• 6. May update medical records, answer phones, schedule appointments, and FAX medical records.
• 7. Assures PATH Clinic compliance with all UAB regulations, including HIPAA and privacy issues.
• 8. Performs other related duties as directed to support the mission of the IPCP model at the PATH Clinic.
• 9. Ethical conduct is a fundamental expectation for every UAB community member. All employees must abide by the standards of behavior outlined in the UAB Enterprise Code of Conduct. Upon hire new employees are required to attest to the Code by completing the online training that is assigned to them. Behaviors inconsistent with the Code may result in appropriate consequences.

(Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $19.50)

High School diploma or GED required minimum of two (2) years of out-patient clinic preferred. Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty (30) days of date of employment required.

Prior patient care tech experience and/or phlebotomy experience strongly preferred. This position requires demonstrated knowledge of PC applications, software. Individual should be able to chart and take blood pressures, venipuncture, general medical/clinical office skills. Individual must adhere to HIPAA regulations and guidelines. All work performed must be in accordance with SON and UAB policies and procedures and UAB Enterprise Code of Conduct. Must successfully complete training for point of care testing and controls for point of care testing.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location: University

Job Category: Clerical & Administrative

Organization: 345000000 Nursing Clin Practice & Partnerships

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite