Patient Care Tech- LPH X-Ray (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital • Belgrade, MT

100d

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech 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 radiography exams, patient care, transporting patients within the facility, ordering medical supplies and medications, assisting nurses with scheduling appointments, processing referrals, and pre-visit planning.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• American Heart Association BLS
• Montana X-Ray Licensure (Limited Permit Holder) within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Courses in Medical Terminology
• Nurse Aid training or non-certified graduate of medical assistant program
• EMT, CNA, or health care related certifications
• Experience working with protected health information and electronic health records
• Two years of medical/clinical office experience

Responsibilities

• Performs radiography exams as requested
• 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 reports
• Produces and mails annual appointment paperwork
• Orders labs for pre-visit planning according to guidelines or protocols
• Schedules patient appointments, referrals, procedures and tests
• Orders drugs, medical supplies and vaccines for clinic
• Processes all vaccines orders (stock & VFC as needed)
• Assists with vendor requests/coupons/samples as needed
• Coordinates prescription assistance program and pre and prior authorizations for clinic patients
• Performs other tasks as appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED