Patient Care Technician I, Per Diem, Days - AMG Prof Pediatric - Orthopedics - Warren and Morristown

Accountabilities:

• Supports practitioners in providing direct patient care.
• Rooms and prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Registers patients for check in
• Administrative duties
• Takes patients brief history and vital signs, documents timely in EHR.
• Maintains efficient patient flow and keeps patients informed of any delays.
• Monitors the patient's condition, recognizes abnormal vital signs, and promptly reports changes to the practitioner.
• Participates in daily huddles.
• Determines priorities of care and demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient needs while completing assignments.
• C ompletes all assignments unless otherwise directed by manager/lead.
• Works as a team member in meeting the unit needs.
• Seeks approval for reprioritization of more complex events deviating from original assignment.
• Performs activities as needed without supervision.
• C leans, stocks and sets up rooms for arriving patients.
• Ensures patient exam rooms are neat and clean.
• Provides emotional support by observing and responding to the emotional needs of the patient and their support network.
• Maintains log of all equipment sent to C linical Engineering for repair.
• Reports all lost or equipment unable to be repaired to practice manager.
• Keeps equipment clean and charged.
• Adheres to OSHA, Joint C ommission, Board of Health and AH standards. Observes and maintains isolation precautions.
• Follows hand washing protocol. Maintains a clean and clutter free work environment.
• Uses and stores equipment properly.
• Must work in a fast-paced environment with positive customer service skills.

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred:

2 years prior experience in an office setting with administrative tasks

• Medical practice or other medical office preferred Nursing students welcome
• 1-2 years previous patient care experience preferred
• Customer service experience preferred BLS certification required
• EMT, PC T or CMA certification preferred