Patient Care Technician

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 80 Are you looking to join a team that focuses on providing high quality patient care? If so, this is the position for you! Astera Health is hiring for a Patient Care Technician that will work directly with licensed professionals in the clinic setting to provide assistance and support in daily operational activities. Astera Health welcomes applications from both certified and non-certified professionals. This position is scheduled for 80 hours per biweekly pay period, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Room patients and obtain data including height, weight, blood pressure, and vision acuity
• Perform reception/clerical tasks including patient referrals, scheduling, receiving messages, restocking supplies, and restocking exam rooms
• Assist with transferring patients around the facility
• Prepare exam rooms for new patients
• Complete accurate documentation in patient charts

Competencies required include:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service, patient care and overall experience
• Understanding of health care system and continuum of care
• Strong computer skills with ability to become skilled in EPIC with training

Education and experience required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in healthcare or medical terminology preferred

Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required