Urgent Care Technician; Medical Assistant​/EMT​/Paramedic - WARREN

Summary

The Urgent Care Technician provides care to patients as delegated by and under the direction of either a licensed Nurse or Physician. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of patients serviced, regardless of age.

• Interact with patients and families and provide quality care under the direction of a licensed Nurse or Physician.
• Prioritize and execute tasks for assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform wound care and suturing of non-complex and orthopedic injuries as delegated and supervised by the attending Physician, including simple suturing, wound cleansing, suture removal, burn wound cleansing, debridement, dressing, superficial subcutaneous foreign body removal, and treatments.
• Obtain and record vital signs of patients, including height, weight, head circumference, vision screening; accurately document vital signs in the online charting software.
• Perform phlebotomy maintaining compliance with CLIA Quality Control regulations.
• Obtain lab specimens via nasopharyngeal swab, phlebotomy, and other methods as indicated by test orders.
• Administer vaccines and medications, including antibiotics, as directed by the physician according to policy and procedure.
• Report changes in patient condition to the licensed Nurse or Physician.
• Maintain the clinical and exam areas in preparation for patients and at the completion of the day; stock cupboards and ensure the facility is organized and clean.
• Answer basic health questions from patients/parents using approved guidelines.
• Assist in the provision of patient and family education, including discharge planning needs according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist with filing and appointment scheduling as needed.
• Work effectively and efficiently as part of the Urgent Care team and interact with people in a friendly, supportive manner at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology (required).
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (preferred).
• Basic communication skills (verbal and written) with good interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills (required).
• Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software (required).
• Experience working in electronic charting software (e.g. EPIC) or similar software (preferred).

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Certification:
  Completion of state approved Medical Assistant Program, EMT, Paramedical Program or Military Training (required).
• Certification:
  Basic Life Saving (BLS) training from the American Heart Association (required).
• Years of relevant experience:
  Minimum of two (2) years (preferred).
• Years of experience supervising:
  None.

Part-Time 16 Hours per week

Nights, Variable Schedule

Location:

Onsite