Immediate Care Technician-Immediate Care Center ICC Gurnee Casual Days

About the role

This is a Casual position for the Immediate Care Center located at the Gurnee clinic. A minimum of three shifts in a 6 week period (1 weekend shift and 2 weekday shifts). With 1 shift minimum per pay period. 1 Winter and 1 Summer holiday required. These are 12 hour shifts from 7:45am-8:15pm. Floating to other clinics may be required.

Responsibilities

• Absorbs efficient patient flow through the site
• Escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination
• Obtains accurate vital signs, per organization standards. Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms, allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information
• Promptly informs the MD/APP of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms
• Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit
• Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient
• Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Aids with referrals, transfers and discharge processes
• Aids 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 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived testing, wound care, splinting, as directed by MD/APP
• Call-in or electronically send prescriptions as directed by the MD/APP
• Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments
• Participates in environmental safety rounds
• Maintains vaccine/medication inventory
• Ensures medication cabinets are locked appropriately
• Maintains equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines
• Aids in ordering supplies and correctly disposes of all expired items
• Adheres to office opening and closing procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Candidate must have written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)
• Completion of pre-employment competency exam
• Strong computer skills
• Preferred: Experience with electronic medical record, College degree or interest in health care field, One to two years of ambulatory care experience