Urgent Care Tech - Full Time
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Reading
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Urgent Care Technician within the Urgent Care / Occupational
Medicine service line works in a cross-functional capacity with
both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities facilitating the
patient's flow into the Network and performs diversified duties for
patients and practice administrator as assigned.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- - - -Completes the registration process by obtaining, verifying
and updating patient information (demographic, financial and
guarantor)--- - - -Confirms/verifies insurance benefits, obtains
signature of patient or family member for consent to treatment and
financial responsibility following the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and regulations and collects
co-payments and/or any other applicable payments at point of
service--- - - -Enters information into EMR systems (Epic and
Systoc) including order entry and charge entry processes--- - -
-Schedules patients for advanced care with specialty or primary
care providers, diagnostic testing, clinical services, occupational
medicine physical examinations, and Workers Compensation claims---
- - -Accompanies patient to the exam room and collects patient
information, past medical history, medication review and overall
health screening--- - - -Obtains vital signs, prepares patient and
room, set up instruments and equipment needed to complete the
visit.--- - - -Completes orders and referrals; relays instructions,
provides health education and plan of care to patient / family.---
- - -Screens and monitors acuity of patients within the waiting
area and prioritizes patients based on acuity and type of
service--- - - -Informs care team of patients in distress and acts
as a first responder in emergent situations.--- - - -Travels
throughout the Network as well as to other SLUHN contracted
employers for onsite Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Testing
(Fit for Duty) ---- - - -Performs drug and alcohol testing
following chain of custody protocols and approved standards for
urine, saliva, hair, breath, blood sample collection--- - -
-Maintains competencies in techniques to obtain specimens via
nasopharyngeal, nasal, oropharynx, capillary, wound, urine, etc. to
perform point of care testing according to protocol and maintains
and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol and
manufacture guidelines.--- - - -Complies with equipment
maintenance, completes logs and calibrations according to
protocols--- - - -Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. -Stand for up to 8
hours per day; 6 hours at a time. -Walk up to 6 hours per day; 10
minutes at a time. -Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up
to 10 lb. -Transport patients weighing up to 250 lb. via
wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. -Frequently stoop and bend and
reach above shoulder level. -Must be able to perceive attributes of
an object through touch. -Must be able to hear as it relates to
normal conversation and high/low frequencies. -Must be able to see
as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral
vision.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.Ability to read,
write, speak, and understand English requiredSuccessful completion
of Medical Assistant program or equivalent hospital program
(LPN/EMT/PCT, etc.) or minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical
Assistant preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Possess a good driving record and maintain a valid PA or NJ
Driver's License with basic knowledge of the Lehigh Valley and the
surrounding area required.Basic computer skills and knowledge of
medical terminology, examination, diagnostic and treatment room
responsibilities required.Successful completion of SLUHN Urgent
Care Tech Training ChecklistLicensure, Certifications, and
Clearances required:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30
days of employmentCertified Professional Collector within 6 months
of employmentSpirometry Certification within 1 year of
employmentOccupational Hearing Conservation Certification within 1
year of employmentAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI
Clearance with renewal
Please complete your application using your full legal name and
-current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history for
-the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. -
Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume,
including all work history, education, and/or certifications and
-licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create
a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.
-Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
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