Patient Care Tech- Wellness Way Ophthalmology (Casual Call, Day Shift)

Seeking to hire casual call Patient Care Tech to support Ophthalmology Department. There is potential to work to become a certified ophthalmology technician!

Position Summary :

The Patient Care Tech – Clinic is imperative to increasing efficiency, productivity, as well as patient and team satisfaction. Performs uncomplicated tasks under direct supervision of a work area nurse, including but not limited to patient care; transporting patients within the facility; ordering medical supplies and medications; assisting nurses with scheduling appointments, processing referrals, and pre-visit planning.

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or Equivalent

American Heart Association BLS

Preferred : Courses in Medical Terminology

Preferred : Nurse Aid training or non-certified graduate of medical assistant program

Preferred : EMT, CNA, or health care related certifications

Preferred : Experience working with protected health information and electronic health records

Preferred : Two years of medical / clinical office experience

Essential Job Functions :

Collects patient information. Obtains and records vital signs and reports findings to provider or RN and records appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Performs chart review / pre-visit planning prior to clinic visit.

Produces and manages schedule tracking and referral reports

Produce and mail annual appointment paperwork; order labs for pre-visit planning according to guidelines or protocols; Schedule patient appointments, referrals, procedures and tests.

Order drugs, medical supplies and vaccines for clinic; process all vaccines orders (stock & VFC as needed); assist with vendor requests / coupons / samples as needed;

Coordinate prescription assistance program and pre and prior authorizations for clinic patients

Perform other tasks as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment

Ability to work varied shifts

Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

Creativity, problem analysis and decision making

Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

77354000 Wellness Way Ophthalmology (BHDH)