Patient Care Technician (PCT)

WellNow Urgent Care; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading urgent care provider as a Patient Care Technician in New York. You'll be responsible for patient care tasks, including taking histories, performing tests, and assisting providers. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $19/hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Parental leave

Continuing education opportunities

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Free urgent care visits

Scrubs provided

Monthly bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• CPR certification required.
• Typing at least 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and obtain vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy for laboratory samples.
• Assist providers with exams and testing.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Patient Care Technician (PCT) role at WellNow Urgent Care.

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, including numerous continuing education options. With over 170+ locations across New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, we are continuing to grow! Our colleagues can transfer facilities within these markets. We are committed to providing the best care by adding talented healthcare professionals.

Salary

• Starting at $19 per hour

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 company match
• Free urgent care visits for you and your immediate family
• Scrubs provided
• Opportunities for promotional growth
• Monthly bonus based on performance and productivity

Responsibilities

• 0-25% Travel Requirement
• Take patient history and obtain vital signs
• Perform basic testing or screenings (vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, pulmonary function testing)
• Perform phlebotomy for laboratory samples
• Complete paperwork/computer work for lab tests
• Perform point of care testing (strep, mono, glucose, influenza, pregnancy tests, urinalysis)
• Ensure sterile technique, instrument sterilization, and autoclave use
• Schedule and coordinate records for ancillary care
• Assist providers with exams and testing
• Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Ensure equipment is operational
• Log laboratory procedures and process paperwork
• Maintain examination rooms and supplies
• Support efficient patient flow
• Handle registration, explain insurance, collect payments
• Assist providers during patient exams
• Document patient history, exams, and procedures
• Complete transcription tasks
• Perform duties to improve provider efficiency
• Greet and register patients
• Answer and triage calls
• Take payments
• Manage reports (printing, scanning, faxing)
• Other front desk and cleaning duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Follow written instructions and work practices
• Maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, families
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, move equipment, transfer patients
• Computer skills, including patient registration
• Up-to-date on injections and OSHA documentation
• CPR certification
• Good listening and note-taking skills
• Typing at least 45 words per minute
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Teamwork skills
• Friendly, customer service-oriented
• Ability to handle high call volume
• Physical capacity for lifting up to 50 pounds

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care