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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary:
With indirect supervision, the Care Tech assesses patient vital signs, administers injections, assists physician with procedures, prepares for procedures, answers the telephone, calls in medical prescriptions and schedules appointments. Additionally, promotes teamwork among co-workers and adheres to patient satisfaction principles. Performs drug screens and assists with initial injury treatment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience/Education Requirements:
High school diploma or its equivalent requiredMedical terminology required.Insurance and authorization process knowledge helpful.Prior experience in healthcare/physician office preferredKnowledge of and experience with computers required2-3 year experience in customer service/receptionistMust be able to type 35WPMLicense or Certification Requirements:
Medical Assistant certification preferred.
Responsibilities:
Administers subcutaneous injections as requested by physician.Answers telephone properly with a positive attitude and takes accurate messages.Assists physician and/or nurse with procedures.Cleans exam rooms with proper wipes and appropriate wet time guidelines.Collect and documents clinical data accurately and within guidelines of regulatory agency, health maintenance and other quality measures.Follows up with lab work, referrals, consults, and other testing.Greets patients timely and courteously and escorts them to the exam room.Performs and maintains all POCT competencies.Performs pulmonary function tests, electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments as instructed by physician.Performs venipunctures and non-blood specimen collection.Provides patients follow up of lab results as directed by physician.Scans patient test results, records, and other paperwork timely and accurately in the correct folders.Schedule patient referral appointments and orders tests.Takes accurate patient vital signs.Collects all required patient information during rooming process in all applicable EMRs.Accurately reconciles patients immunization record in EMR (including ICARE records).Appropriately obtains and handles specimens including: labeling, form completion, transport to laboratories, and log maintenance. Performs quality controls for waived testing.
Education:
Essential:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Bleach, alcohol, peroxide, and liquid nitrogen.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Some potential due to vomit, diarrhea, blood and other body fluids, but the use of Universal Precautions and protection reduces risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Exposure to patients.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings.
Vision: Needed to read memos and literature.
Smell: Electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communications, meetings, and listening to employee concerns.
Touch: Need to write, do computer entry, filing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week: 20-40
Shift: Days/Evenings
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 10%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 40%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 5%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Carry charts from file cabinets to exam room or desk; stock rooms with supplies, carry supplies from med room to patient room. Place supplies in cabinets, move chairs and boxes. Put babies on scale, walk from room to scale in hall, then back to room.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 10
Twist: 5
Stand: 55
Crawl: 0
Walk: 15
Kneel: 0
Lift: 10
Drive: 0
Squat: 10
Climb: 0
Bend: 2
Reach above shoulders: 0
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 70%
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Writing, computer keyboard.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not Required
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors
Special Hazards: Body fluids, bleach, alcohol, peroxide, liquid nitrogen.
Protective Clothing Required: