Urgent Care Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Admin

St. Luke's University Health Network; Arlington Knolls (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an Urgent Care Technician to support Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine. You will assess patient acuity, escort patients to exam rooms, complete intake, and prepare rooms with necessary instruments.

Responsibilities include scheduling follow-ups, assisting with specialty referrals, and performing point-of-care testing per protocol. The role requires basic computer skills; medical terminology is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Medical terminology a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient acuity in waiting areas, escorts patients to exam rooms, completes intake by gathering medical history and obtaining vital signs, and prepares the patient and room by setting up necessary instruments and equipment for the visit.
• Schedules patients for advanced care with specialty providers, workers compensation follow ups, and other clinical services as needed.
• Performs point-of-care testing per protocol, and ensures proper cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of equipment and exam rooms.
• Maintains competency in specimen collection, Performs Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing (Fit for Duty), following chain-of-custody protocols for various specimen types (urine, saliva, hair, breath and blood).
• Assist nursing staff and Providers to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all patients.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Patient intake

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an Urgent Care Technician to support Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine. You will assess patient acuity, escort patients to exam rooms, complete intake, and prepare rooms with necessary instruments.

Responsibilities include scheduling follow-ups, assisting with specialty referrals, and performing point-of-care testing per protocol. The role requires basic computer skills; medical terminology is a plus.