Patient Care Technician (PCT)
$39,520–$39,520 year
On-siteCicero, New York, United States
Job Summary
Take patient history, obtain vital signs, and perform screenings including vision, audio, urine drug screens, EKGs, and point-of-care testing like strep and glucose. Conduct phlebotomy if certified, ensure sterile technique, and maintain equipment while logging procedures and processing paperwork. Greet and register patients, answer triage calls, collect payments, and explain insurance coverage. Accompany providers to the bedside, document exams and procedures, scribe dictated notes, and perform cleaning duties to ensure good patient flow. Work in a multi-location urgent care network offering competitive pay, parental leave, and free family visits.
Required Qualifications
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Ability to identify equipment problems and correcting or notifying team leader
- Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families
- Able to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients
- Computer knowledge and skills, must be able to register patients on the computer in a timely manner
- Up-to-date on injections, and provide documentation, as per OSHA guidelines
- Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification
- Excellent listening and note-taking skills
- Basic computer skills, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Demonstrated ability to type at least 45 words per minute
- Strong communication skills, including grammatical, spelling and verbal
- Detail-oriented with proven ability to work effectively under conditions requiring accuracy
- Capable of working well on a team
- Friendly and customer service oriented
- Ability to manage high call volume
Desired Qualifications
- 1+ years' experience in a Patient Care Tech role or equivalent
- EMT Basic certification
- Medical Assistant certification through one of the preferred following programs: Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Technologists, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists
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