Patient Care Tech (Scribe) - Primary Care

The main task of this position would be to document patient-physician visits in family medicine and pediatrics (a.k.a. scribing). Normally, the first half of the week would be with family medicine and the rest of the week would be with pediatrics (schedule does vary). When the physicians that you will be working with have vacation days or will be absent, your time can instead be used to help room patients for other physicians in Family Medicine & Pediatrics. Other tasks may include taking vitals, stocking rooms, performing viral swabs, etc. This role provides opportunity for interactions with both physicians and patients on a daily basis. You gain invaluable clinical experience working one-on-one with multiple physicians in primary care. You'll have the opportunity to witness first-hand a physician’s process of obtaining history, performing a physical exam, finding a differential diagnosis, and proceeding with a treatment plan for hundreds of unique patients of all ages. You'll get a good sense of what it is like working in a clinic environment on a daily basis & be an integral part of true medical team.
Position Summary:
The Patient Care Tech – Clinic is imperative to increasing efficiency, productivity, as well as patient and team satisfaction. Performs uncomplicated tasks under direct supervision of a work area nurse, including but not limited to patient care; transporting patients within the facility; ordering medical supplies and medications; assisting nurses with scheduling appointments, processing referrals, and pre-visit planning.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred: Two years of medical/clinical office experience
• Preferred: EMT, CNA, or health care related certifications
• Preferred: Courses in Medical Terminology
• American Heart Association BLS
• Preferred: Experience working with protected health information and electronic health records
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Nurse Aid training or non-certified graduate of medical assistant program

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects patient information. Obtains and records vital signs and reports findings to provider or RN and records appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Order drugs, medical supplies and vaccines for clinic; process all vaccines orders (stock & VFC as needed); assist with vendor requests/coupons/samples as needed;
• Coordinate prescription assistance program and pre and prior authorizations for clinic patients
• Performs chart review/pre-visit planning prior to clinic visit.
• Produces and manages schedule tracking and referral reports
• Perform other tasks as appropriate
• Produce and mail annual appointment paperwork; order labs for pre-visit planning according to guidelines or protocols; Schedule patient appointments, referrals, procedures and tests.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
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