PCT

Charleston Gastroenterology Specialist P•Charleston, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Charleston GI has been developing since 1989. Our practice is the first and largest gastroenterology practice in the Lowcountry to operate a physician's practice and three nationally certified and state licensed endoscopy centers. Our team includes ten outstanding Board-Certified Gastroenterologists, with a combined experience of over 100 years of treating patients. Occupational Summary: A Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Charleston GI assists the Physicians and clinical staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of a Physician or Clinical Director. This person should have basic knowledge of clerical duties and medical terminology, as well as neat, legible handwriting and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of basic patient care at the level of qualified medical assistant or 1-2 years of direct patient care in a medical practice or similar office environment
Current BLS certification
Ability to organize and manage competing priorities
Ability to record vital signs, patient's chief complaint, etc. on all patients at every visit according to practice protocols
Knowledge, understanding and the ability to effectively communicate using medical terminology
Work independently
Outstanding customer service skills
Experience with high patient volume
Professional etiquette and ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to exercise tact under pressure
Ability to work in a team environment and effectively contribute as a member of a team
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily operations of receiving patients into the office for assessment.
Assist physicians, nurses and other office staff as directed
Provide and maintain patient safety and confidentiality
Escort patients in the clinical area to appropriate exam rooms
Obtain and record vital signs accurately
Stock and maintain exam rooms with all items included on exam room inventory list
Sanitize and straighten exam rooms between patient visits
Assist with obtaining prior authorizations
Assist with maintaining and loading patient information accurately in EMR
Participate as a team player

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life
Accident
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness
401k
Holidays: We recognize 7.5 holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve 1/2 day, and Christmas.
Other Perks: We offer a competitive PTO accrual rate, 4 additional hours of Birthday PTO, one week of unpaid sick time, one Personal Day a year, and Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions in the amount of 3% of Participants' Compensation following the completion of one year with the company