Patient Care Technician - Part Time, Days, AMG Primary Care, Totowa NJ
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides general direct and indirect patient care in an Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care office in Totowa, New Jersey, under the direct supervision of a physician. The technician collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to support practice operations and excellent patient care, and may also perform administrative tasks such as scanning, scheduling, and checking patients in. The role includes recording medical information and test results, interviewing patients, taking vital signs, collecting specimens, performing phlebotomy, administering medication under physician supervision, conducting point-of-care testing and EKGs, assisting physicians with examinations, preparing and disinfecting examination rooms, and helping coordinate specialist referrals. The schedule varies Monday through Friday, with shifts of 8 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., or 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, written communication, active listening, work ethic, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
- Patient and compassionate nature.
- Ability to work as part of a team alongside physicians, nurses, and medical assistants.
- Proficiency with computer-based data management programs and information systems such as EPIC.
- Two or more years of clinical experience, including skills such as taking vital signs, rooming patients, and phlebotomy.
Responsibilities
- Record medical information and test results, conduct patient interviews, and take and record vital signs.
- Collect specimens, instruct patients on specimen collection, and perform daily phlebotomy.
- Administer medication under physician supervision.
- Welcome patients and schedule appointments as needed.
- Assist physicians with clinical tasks and examinations.
- Perform point-of-care testing, including urinalysis, rapid testing, and glucose testing.
- Perform EKGs.
- Prepare examination rooms and disinfect equipment.
- Assist with referrals to appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment.
- Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, scheduling, and checking patients in as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-being rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
