Patient Care Technician (PCT)

7100 WellNow Urgent Care, P.C.; Town of New Hartford (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical benefits incl. vision

401(k) with company match

Continuing education opportunities

Free urgent care visits for you and a4

Job summary

WellNow Urgent Care, P.C. is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team in New York. You will take patient histories, obtain vital signs, and assist clinicians during exams and testing.

This role offers opportunities for professional development and covers medical benefits and a 401(k) plan. The position requires 1+ year experience in a patient care setting, CPR certification, and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a Patient Care Tech role or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to identify equipment problems and notify team leader.
• Ability to register patients on computer systems.
• CPR certification required or able to obtain.
• Experience with EMR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take patient history and obtain vital signs.
• Perform basic screenings and point-of-care tests (strep, glucose, influenza).
• Conduct phlebotomy if certified and document results accurately.
• Maintain sterile technique and proper use of equipment.
• Assist providers with exams and patient throughput.
• Greet, register, and triage patients; collect payments and schedule care.

Skills

Patient Care Tech

CPR Certification

EMR Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

EMT Basic Certification

MA Certifications (CMA/CCMA/RMA)

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.

Salary: Starting at $19.00 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 immediate family members
• 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:

• Responsible for taking patient history and obtaining vital signs
• Perform basic testing or screenings such as: vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, pulmonary function testing
• 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
• Insure sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization, proper use of the autoclave
• 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)
• 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
• Registration duties: explain to patients what insurances that are accepted and those that are out of network as well knowledgeable of all pricing
• Properly collect and record payments, complete registration screen in a timely manner
• Accompany the provider to the bedside
• Accurately and thoroughly documents the patient’s medical history, physical exam, and procedures
• Completes transcription as requested
• Perform tasks to improve provider efficiency during the course of a shift
• Greet and registers patients
• Answers and appropriately triages phone calls
• Takes payments for visits
• Printing, scanning, and faxing reports
• Other front desk and cleaning responsibilities as assigned
• 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 physical examination findings and procedures as performed by the provider
• Scribes the results of laboratory and radiographic studies as dictated by the provider
• Scribes the correct time of patient care related activities
• 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.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience in a Patient Care Tech role or equivalent preferred
• Ability to identify equipment problems and correcting or notifying team leader
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families
• Able to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients.
• Computer knowledge and skills, must be able to register patients on the computer in a timely manner
• Up-to-date on injections, and provide documentation, as per OSHA guidelines
• Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification
• Excellent listening and note-taking skills
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardize work practices
• Basic computer skills, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Demonstrated ability to type at least 45 words per minute
• 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 volume

Education Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent required

Licensure and Certification Preferences:

• EMT Basic certification preferred
• Medical Assistant certification through one of the preferred following programs:
  • Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Technologists
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists

WellNow is an EOE.

WellNow Urgent Care strives to be a leader in urgent medical care, telehealth, and occupational medicine services in the United States, offering our patients quick, convenient, and quality care for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

WellNow has over 150 locations conveniently located across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania.

WellNow, is part of TAG-The Aspen Group's family of healthcare brands.

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