Patient Care Tech - Butte Rheumatology & Nephrology Outreach Clinic (Casual Call, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health • Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

Seeking an enthusiastic Patient Care Tech to join our Butte Outreach Clinic for Rheumatology and Nephrology. Our team sees patients the first four Wednesdays of each month. In this role, you will welcome patients, room them for their visits, gather intake information, record vital signs, and assist providers as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to expand their medical knowledge and gain experience in a supportive, energetic environment—no prior medical experience required, just a willingness to learn and a passion for patient care! Position Summary: The Patient Care Tech (PCT) functions as a member of the team to support patient care which may include the Tele-Companion, and Tele-Tech programs. They are responsible for the more complex personal patient care duties such as supporting diagnostic procedures, assisting with technical nursing treatments, patient charting, and patient instruction. All of these activities require direct work relationships with patients and participation as a member of the nursing care team in direct services to patients. The Tele-Companion is responsible for the safety of a patient admitted to the hospital because of physiologic, mental and/or behavioral limitations that are deemed at risk for additional self-injury. Tele-Tech responsibilities include coordinating availability of telemetry transmitters, lead cables and other monitoring supplies and applying electrocardiography leads. Ambulatory Patient Care Tech responsibilities may also include but are not limited to performance of chart review, pre-visit planning, patient intake, production and management of schedule tracking and referral reports, scheduling of patient appointments, referrals, procedures, and lab tests, coordination of the prescription assistance program, and patient pre and prior-authorization. Patient Care Techs must have excellent analytical and technical skills, must be detail oriented, and demonstrate adaptability to change based on evidence-based practice. Patient care techs will function in alignment with Bozeman Health duties and delegation policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Nurse Aide or Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• Prior work experience in health care.
• Prior education in or work experience with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and room them for their visits.
• Gather intake information and record vital signs.
• Assist providers as needed.
• Support diagnostic procedures and assist with technical nursing treatments.
• Perform patient charting and patient instruction.
• Coordinate availability of telemetry transmitters and other monitoring supplies.
• Apply electrocardiography leads.
• Perform chart review and pre-visit planning.
• Manage schedule tracking and referral reports.
• Schedule patient appointments, referrals, procedures, and lab tests.
• Coordinate the prescription assistance program and patient pre and prior-authorization.

Benefits

• Commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana.
• Culture of Excellence guiding high performance and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees