Care Technician-Bloomingdale Care Center Part Time

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The salary range for this position is $20.25 - $26.33 hourly.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The schedule for this position is two 12‑hour shifts per week (7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.) with every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays required.

The Immediate Care Technician supports physicians (MD) and advanced practice providers (APP) by facilitating patient flow, assisting with various patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient patient flow; maintaining neat, clean and safe patient care areas; promoting patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner; safeguarding patient confidentiality.

• Assure efficient patient flow through the site:
  • Escort patients to exam room, identify patient with two identifiers, and prepare patient for examination.
  • Obtain accurate vital signs per organization standards.
  • Document reason for visit and update/change allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information.
  • Promptly inform the MD/APP of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms.
  • Anticipate/set up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
  • Clean and prepare exam room for next patient.
  • Respond to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients, prioritizing tasks accordingly.
  • Assist with referrals, transfers, and discharge processes.
• Assist MD/APP with medical and surgical procedures in accordance with established protocols such as:
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection, and/or CLIA‑waived testing, wound care, splinting as directed by MD/APP.
  • Call in or electronically send prescriptions as directed by MD/APP.
• Provide high quality care by:
  • Prepare and stock all exam rooms in treatment area following protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments.
  • Participate in environmental safety rounds.
  • Maintain vaccine/medication inventory.
  • Ensure medication cabinets are locked appropriately.
  • Monitor and maintain equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
  • Assist in ordering supplies and correctly dispose of expired items.
  • Adhere to office opening and closing procedures.
• Function as an integral part of the patient care team and promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner:
  • Interact in a professional, cooperative manner with other practice staff.
  • Accept and perform delegated responsibilities in a positive manner.
  • Offer assistance to others.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings.
  • Communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone).
• Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner (see specialty practice addendum).
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Written proof of meeting eligibility requirements for one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA). Accepted documentation:
  • New MA graduates within six months must submit a letter from the school or a letter from the certifying body.
  • Non‑certified MAs or new graduates past six months from graduation must submit a letter from the certifying body.
• Within first six months of employment, complete one of the following certifications (up to two…