Patient Care Tech I-III – Orthopedics, Inverness

About the role

The Patient Care Tech I-III (PCT) is responsible for providing patient care under the direction of a physician or another healthcare provider. The PCT facilitates clinic workflow, assists patients, and ensures safe, seamless delivery of care for each patient.

Responsibilities

• Accurately rooms patients, obtains & records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care.
• Accurately processes and records telephone messages in the patient’s medical record, according to policy.
• Affords assistance in preparing prescription refills for providers according to policy.
• Provides patient care in a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
• Performs clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining departmental logs, answering telephones, taking messages, checking in patients, and scheduling patient appointments.
• Prepares and/or coordinates referrals as directed by the provider.
• Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas between each patient.

Requirements

• Patient Care Tech I: Completion of Medical Surgical Nursing One AND enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program. Patient Care Tech II: Completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program and must pass both sections of the Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide competency evaluation examination (i.e., CNA Exam). Current License with the State of Colorado. OR Completion of an accredited Patient Care Technician program and passing the National Center for Competency Testing Exam for Patient Care Technicians (i.e., NCCT). Current License with the State of Colorado. OR Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program and passing the National Certification Exam (i.e., NREMT). Current License with the State of Colorado. One (1) year of experience in a healthcare-related field.
• Patient Care Tech II: Completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program and must pass both sections of the Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide competency evaluation examination (i.e., CNA Exam). Current License with the State of Colorado. OR Completion of an accredited Patient Care Technician program and passing the National Center for Competency Testing Exam for Patient Care Technicians (i.e., NCCT). Current License with the State of Colorado. OR Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program and passing the National Certification Exam (i.e., NREMT). Current License with the State of Colorado. One (1) year of experience in a healthcare-related field.
• Patient Care Tech III: Completion of an accredited Paramedic Certification program and passing the National Certification Exam (i.e., NREMT). Current License with the State of Colorado. One (1) year of experience in a healthcare-related field.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree.
• One or more (1+) years of experience in a medical office/hospital setting.
• Medical office experience in area of specialty.
• Epic and Kronos experience.
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
• MS Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.

Skills

• Strong organizational and personal skills.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills.
• Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedures.
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures.
• Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures.
• Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Ability to accurately take and record vital signs.
• Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year.
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours).
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 15/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

Pay

• Patient Care Tech I: $44,116 to $53,380.
• Patient Care Tech II: $47,813 to $57,854.
• Patient Care Tech III: $49,772 to $60,224.

Schedule

Full-time.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position, Curriculum vitae / Resume, Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. Questions should be directed to: Kevin Berning, kevin.berning@cuanschutz.edu.