Patient Care Technician Float

Baptist Health; Hodgenville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support physicians and clinicians by checking in patients, recording vital signs, and assisting with clinic operations. You will help manage patient flow and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

The role emphasizes respectful communication, adherence to Baptist Health's mission, and reliable teamwork in a busy outpatient or clinic environment. Training in BLS and EPIC is provided on a tight onboarding schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating confidential databases.
• BLS and other advanced training within 90 days of hire.
• Orientation/externship and additional training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Check in patients and obtain vital signs.
• Document patient medical history information and reconcile medications.
• Expedite patient flow and room patients.
• Navigate EPIC electronic health record system and perform other non-clinical duties.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EPIC EMR familiarity

Outpatient experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician will be responsible for the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the physician or advanced practice clinician.

Duties include but not limited to the following: check in patients, obtaining vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, pulse oximetry, temperature) and medication reconciliation, patient medical history information, expediting patient flow, rooming patients, stocking clinic with supplies, navigating electronic health record system (EPIC), and performing other non-clinical duties as needed.

The PCT will communicate in a respectful manner and will uphold Baptist's mission and core values that drive service excellence.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.
• Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate, within 90 days of hire.
• Upon hire these disciplines will be required to attend orientation| externship and additional training as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Patient Care Technician experience.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic, physician practice, or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with EPIC or other electronic medical record systems.
• Experience obtaining vital signs and documenting patient information.

PCT, SRNA, Nursing Assistant, CNA, NCT, Nursing Care Tech

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.