Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics Clinic (72946)
About The Position
The Orthopedic Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant will provide patient-centered care and assignments for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the clinic. Tasks that are delegated to the PCT or MA may include: Recording vital statistics and other basic data collection Administer basic health care and medical treatments Select point of care testing and/or collection of non-invasive specimen collection Clean and stock treatment and/or exam rooms Prepare patient treatment areas for use Prepare and clean medical equipment Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization Strong communication, customer service, multi-tasking, and organizational skills are needed on a daily basis. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) (PCT)
- Understanding of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment and supplies (PCT)
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certification (PCT)
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Current Healthcare Provider level CPR certification upon hire or must be obtained within six months
- Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening
- Reliable attendance and ability to work at the clinic site as scheduled, including travel to other clinic sites
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Performs delegated clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a licensed provider or nurse in accordance with established protocols, competencies, and organizational policies
- Verified completion of an MA diploma/program with proof of current certification as an MA if certification received from the diploma/program (MA)
Responsibilities
- Recording vital statistics and other basic data collection
- Administer basic health care and medical treatments
- Select point of care testing and/or collection of non-invasive specimen collection
- Clean and stock treatment and/or exam rooms
- Prepare patient treatment areas for use
- Prepare and clean medical equipment
- Perform clerical work related to scheduling and documenting patient healthcare
- Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization
Benefits
- Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
