Patient Care Technician (PCT)

WellNow Urgent Care takes pride in creating an environment filled with meaningful work and opportunities by investing in our colleagues. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive

benefits package which includes numerous continuing

education options. WellNow has over 180+

locations across New York, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and we are continuing to grow! That means our colleagues can transfer facilities in any of the markets we serve. We are committed to offering our patients the best care by adding talented healthcare professionals.

Salary

$18 per hour

At WellNow Urgent Care You’ll Enjoy

Competitive

salary Parental leave Continuing

education opportunities Medical

benefits, including vision coverage, FSA/HSA options, and prescription drug coverage 401(k) plan with a company match for your future financial security Free urgent care visits for you and your immediate family members Scrubs provided to ensure a professional and comfortable work environment Opportunities for promotional growth as we continue to expand our presence Monthly bonus based on your performance and productivity

Responsibilities

0-25% Travel Requirement.Responsible for taking patient history and obtain vital signs

Perform basic testing or screenings such as: vision, audio, urine drug screens, breath alcohol, EKGs, pulmonary function testingPerform necessary phlebotomy for collection of laboratory samplesAccurately complete corresponding paperwork/computer work for lab tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue and culture samples

Perform point of care testing such as: strep, mono, glucose, influenza, Urine pregnancy, Urinalysis, blood glucose levelsInsure sterile technique, instrument cleaning and sterilization, proper use of the autoclaveSchedule and coordinate necessary records for ancillary care for patientsAssist providers with exams and testing (pelvic exams, eye irrigations and ear irrigations, I & D’s and splinting/ ortho-glass preparationMaintain confidentiality with all patient information (HIPAA)Ensures equipment is in working orderLogs laboratory procedures when completed, processes related paperwork using computer equipment as directedMaintains examination rooms and stocks necessary medical suppliesPerforms

duties to ensure good patient flowRegistration

duties: explain to patients what insurances that are accepted and those that are out of network as well knowledgeable of all pricing - Properly collect and record payments, complete registration screen in a timely mannerAccompanies the provider to the bedsideAccurately and thoroughly documents the patient medical history, physical exam, and proceduresCompletes transcription as requestedPerforms tasks to improve provider efficiency during the course of a shiftGreets and registers patientsAnswers and appropriately triages phone callsTakes payments for visitsPrinting, scanning, and faxing reportsOther front desk and cleaning

responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum

Education And

Experience

High School Degree or equivalentAbility to identify equipment problems and correcting or notifying team leaderAbility to apply written instructions and standardized work practicesAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families

Able to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients.Computer knowledge and

skills, must be able to register patients on the computer in a timely mannerUp-to-date on injections, and provide documentation, as per OSHA guidelinesAbility to complete and maintain CPR certificationExcellent listening and note-taking

skillsAbility to apply written instructions and standardize work practicesBasic computer

skills, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)Demonstrated ability to type at least 45 words per minuteStrong communication

skills, including grammatical, spelling and verbalDetail-oriented with proven ability to work effectively under conditions requiring accuracyCapable of working well on a teamFriendly and customer service orientedAbility to manage high call volumeAbility to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend, climb, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of hands and/or wrists.Requires some physical work; lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.Close mental and visual attention required for planning or directing fairly complex work methods or operations that obtain size, shape, or physical qualities of product.

WellNow is an EOE.