Patient Care Technician I, Full Time, Metabolic Medicine, Morristown

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for handling patient intake, updating medical records, and administering appropriate screening tools. This role involves recording medical information and test results, conducting patient interviews, and taking and recording vital signs. The technician assists with both walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensuring the verification and recording of clinical data while adhering to quality standards. Additionally, the technician monitors the environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates the practice schedule for necessary changes or updates. Documentation is a key responsibility, including documenting patient information and data such as vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure, and temperature. The technician is also responsible for preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment. Providing emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care is essential. The Patient Care Technician must be willing and able to work with a diverse group of patients, each with unique healthcare needs, and must possess excellent communication skills. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• EMT certification and/or nursing assistant certification

Nice To Haves

• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other members of the Care Center.
• 6 months prior healthcare experience with patient care experience preferred.
• Completion of Healthcare Provider Course within six months preferred.
• BLS preferred; required within 3 months of hire.
• CCMA in PCT program related preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Documents patient information and data, including vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure, and temperature.
• Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Works with a diverse group of patients, each with unique healthcare needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED