Patient Care Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Job Summary : The Patient Care Tech is a member of the health care delivery team and is responsible for assisting the clinical team with daily duties and patient care. The Patient Care Tech performs delegated clinical duties within the supervising clinician or registered nurse’s scope of practice and in conjunction with a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), LPN, or RN. A Patient Care Tech’s duty may include the following : taking vital signs, observing during patient procedures / examinations, preparing laboratory specimens, using various pain scales to screen for pain, disinfection and stocking of exam rooms and clinical areas, and various clerical duties such as patient scheduling. A Patient Care Tech may be enrolled in the CMA course at Chesapeake College and eligible for the CMA Scholarship Program. This is a nonexempt, full-time position in pay grade 2 with the pay range of $17.39 - 21.74. The Patient Care Tech reports directly to the Medical Clinical Care Director.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• CPR certified. If not certified, can complete the certification during orientation period.
• Completes EHR training upon hire.
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills.
• Career-focused
• Interest in pursuing a career in the health care field
• Health care experience is a benefit but not required

Education and Experience :

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

Standards of Behavior :

Job Related Competencies :

Commitment to Community :

Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by :

Duties / Responsibilities :

Collects health status data relevant to the patient’s presenting problem in a continuous, systemic, and complete manner.

Cleans and disinfects exam room after each patient visit according to CCHS and CDC protocol.

Communicates with members of the healthcare team to address patient’s questions and / or concerns to the appropriate team members.

Answers telephones, greets patients, schedules appointments, and maintains medical records.

Benefits :

Choptank Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital or family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.