Patient Care Tech
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 reportsProduce 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 patientsPerform other tasks as appropriateKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environmentAbility to work varied shiftsStrong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skillsDemonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesCreativity, problem analysis and decision makingDetail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritizeExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality