Patient Care Technician (PCT)
WellNow Urgent Care · South Elgin, IL · 4 days ago
Healthcare$21/hrFull-time
About the role
WellNow Urgent Care is dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that values its employees and offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Take patient history, obtain vital signs, perform phlebotomy, complete lab paperwork, conduct point of care testing, schedule ancillary care, assist providers with exams, and document patient history and findings.
- Reception: Greet patients, complete registration, explain insurance options, answer phone calls, collect patient responsibility, print, scan, and fax reports, and maintain clinic cleanliness.
- Occupational Medicine: Ensure accurate completion of occupational medicine documentation, complete DOT and non-DOT physicals, conduct drug screens, alcohol tests, hair collections, pulmonary function tests, and audiograms.
Requirements
- Minimum 6+ months of experience as a Patient Care Technician or similar role; or equivalent education/certification in a related healthcare specialty.
- Preferred experience in Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, and/or Phlebotomy.
- Ability to identify equipment problems and correct them or notify the team leader.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
- Computer skills, including registering patients on the EMR system.
- CPR certification.
- Educational background: High School Diploma or GED required; preferred certifications include EMT Basic, Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).
Qualifications
- Excellent listening and note-taking skills.
- Strong communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and verbal abilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Team player with friendly and customer service orientation.
Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Time management and multitasking skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary starting at $21.00 per hour.
- Parental leave.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Medical benefits, including vision coverage, FSA/HSA options, and prescription drug coverage.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
- Monthly bonus based on performance and productivity.
- Free urgent care visits for you and your eligible dependents.
- Scrubs provided for a professional work environment.
- Opportunities for promotional growth as the company expands.
Pay
Starting at $21.00 per hour.
Schedule
Hours vary depending on location and department needs.