Patient Care Technician -OR- Medical Assistant: Hale County Hospital Clinic

Hale County Hospital•Greensboro, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) implements, monitors and documents patient care depending on established criteria, under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. He/ She has the responsibility of handling and serving patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Performance is limited to those acts in which training has been received. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing and assisting with patient care under the direction of a physician or licensed health care provider in a clinic setting. He/ She has the responsibility of handling and serving patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Performance is limited to those acts in which training has been received.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptable to changing work schedules and patient needs.
Medical Assistant applicants must be certified.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
One year experience as PCT, CNA, or MA preferred.
CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients, obtain vitals, patient history and reason for seeking care.
Adds current home medications list to patient chart.
Documents appropriately in the patients EMR results of procedures performed.
Responsible for patient flow from waiting area to exam rooms.
Maintains work area, exam room and supplies daily.
Assists medical staff when necessary.
Attends in-services and mandatory meetings.
Adheres to the dress code, attendance and all other company policies and procedures.
May be required to cross-train in additional clinic support roles.
Administer medications, phlebotomy, perform x-rays, and lab testing.