Patient Care Technician I, Per Diem, Days 8am-4pm, Rheumatology, West Orange

Accountabilities:

Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.

 

• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.

• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.

• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.

• Taking vital signs: Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams 

• Assisting with examinations: Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks 

• Collecting and preparing laboratory samples: Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood 

• Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times. Strong written and communication skills

• Greeting patients: Welcoming patients to the facility and Scheduling appointments: Organizing appointments for patients 

• Maintaining medical records: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system 

• Cleaning patient rooms: Sanitizing and reorganizing patient rooms between visits 

• Prepping examination rooms: Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies 

• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Required:

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• National Certification CCMA from: NHA, AAMA, NAHP, ARMA, AMT, AMCA, or NCCT.

 

Preferred:
 

• 1 year of experience in Health Care services.

• Associate's degree in Medical Care or related field.

• 2+ Years Experience in outpatient, ambulatory setting

• Excellent Communication, Work Ethic, Active Listening, Adaptability to working in fast pace environment, and hold upmost professionalism at all times

• BLS upon hire

• EPIC or similar EMR system

• Ability to work within computer systems