Urgent Care Technician - Part Time - Whitehall Care Now

sluhn; Whitehall (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is hiring a patient access role to collect demographic data, register patients in the EMR, and support clinical staff during visits.

The successful candidate will gather medical history, vital signs, and assist with scheduling and point-of-care testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Register patients in the EMR (Epic and Systoc) for clinical and billing.
• Assess patient acuity, escort to exam rooms, collect history and vitals.
• Schedule advanced care with specialty providers and follow-ups.
• Perform point-of-care testing and maintain equipment and rooms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety and privacy policies.
• Model PCRAFT values and support patient-centered care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic EMR

Systoc

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately collects and updates patient's demographic and insurance information.
• Completes the registration process for patients (enters patient data/orders/charges into the EMR (Epic and Systoc) to support clinical documentation and billing processes).
• 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.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's PCRAFT values during interactions with all customers.
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
• Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 6 hours at a time.
• Walk up to 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time.
• Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lb.
• Transport patients weighing up to 250 lb. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher.
• Frequently stoop and bend and reach above shoulder level.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
• Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation and high/low frequencies.
• Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

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

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.