Patient Care Technician (PCT)

WellNow Urgent Care; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Parental leave

Continuing education opportunities

Medical benefits incl vision coverage,

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with company match

Free urgent care visits for you and/or

Dependents

Scrubs provided

Promotional growth opportunities

Monthly bonus

Job summary

WellNow Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join our Illinois team. You will bridge front-end and clinical operations, supporting urgent care patients with professionalism and compassion.

Responsibilities include taking histories, vital signs, phlebotomy where certified, EMR documentation, and assisting providers during exams. We offer growth, benefits, and a supportive medical community.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience as a Patient Care Technician or similar role.
• Preferred experience in Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, and/or Phlebotomy.
• Ability to identify equipment problems and communicate with team leader.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
• CPR certification required; HIPAA confidentiality.
• Computer literacy and ability to use EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and obtain vital signs.
• Perform phlebotomy for lab samples if certified.
• Complete paperwork for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue and culture samples.
• Perform point of care tests (strep, glucose, influenza, urinalysis, etc.).
• Assist providers with exams and testing and maintain good patient flow.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure equipment is in working order.
• Document patient history and clinical information in the EMR.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

EMR

CPR certification

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Basic certification

Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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.

As a WellNow Patient Care Technician, you will be a vital part of the team and will maintain the “path” between the front end and clinical side of operations. You will be a part of a team that is dedicated to improving the delivery and quality of healthcare to our Urgent Care patients, while being part of a medical community in which you are supported in your growth as a medical professional.

Salary

• Starting at $21.00 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.