Patient Care Technician: Efficient, Compassionate Support

Baptist Health; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient examinations and treatments under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice clinician. Responsibilities include checking in patients, obtaining vital signs and med reconciliation, collecting medical history, expediting flow, and maintaining clinic supplies.

The role requires basic computer skills, BLS (or higher) within 90 days, orientation/externship on hire, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, navigating databases with confidential information.
• BLS and other advanced training within 90 days of hire.
• Orientation/externship and additional training on hire.
• Must have own reliable, independent transportation.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients under direct supervision of physician or APN/PA.
• Check in patients and obtain vital signs (height, weight, BP, pulse, SpO2, temperature) and perform medication reconciliation.
• Collect patient medical history information.
• Expedite patient flow, room patients, and stock clinic with supplies.
• Navigate the electronic health record system (EPIC).
• Perform other non-clinical duties as needed.
• Communicate respectfully and uphold Baptist Health's mission and core values.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient examinations and treatments under the supervision of a physician or advanced practice clinician. Responsibilities include checking in patients, obtaining vital signs and med reconciliation, collecting medical history, expediting flow, and maintaining clinic supplies.

The role requires basic computer skills, BLS (or higher) within 90 days, orientation/externship on hire, and reliable transportation.