Urgent Care Technician: Patient Intake & Care Support

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Urgent Care Technician to join the Bethlehem, PA site. This part-time role supports both Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine, performing clerical and clinical duties to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and an interest in medical terminology. You will assist nurses and providers, manage patient intake, and help with point-of-care testing

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

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking an Urgent Care Technician to join the Bethlehem, PA site. This part-time role supports both Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine, performing clerical and clinical duties to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and an interest in medical terminology. You will assist nurses and providers, manage patient intake, and help with point-of-care testing