Job Description

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME ~ 20 HRS/WK)-( T221792)

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a PART-TIME PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN to work approximately 20 hours per week under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, performs clinical procedures to support health practitioners for the PATH Clinic. Prepares patients for treatment; assists with completion of treatment/protocols; maintains exam room and point of care inventories. Performs simple, non-invasive patient procedures including point of care testing. Will perform venipuncture. Performs control testing and maintains all required records for point of care devices. Performs medical charting and recordkeeping. May perform clerical duties such as typing. Interpret data to generate detailed reports and assist in monitoring departmental budgets. Interfaces professionally with outside resources including patients, students, faculty, and other professionals. Discretion with knowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures is fundamental for this role. The direct reports for this individual are to the Lead Nurse Practitioner and the Clinic Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide clinical support to the PATH Clinic and the Clinic Manager including taking medical histories, vital signs, point of care testing including venipuncture, preparing patients for exams, and assisting physician/nurse practitioners during exams.

2. Collect and prepare lab specimens, will perform laboratory tests and dispose of contaminated supplies.

3. Maintain records for point of care laboratory devices.

4. Responsible for arranging and preparing examining rooms' equipment and instruments.

5. Performs medical charting, recordkeeping, typing, and other clerical needs.

6. May update medical records, answer phones, schedule appointments, and FAX medical records.

7. Assures PATH Clinic compliance with all UAB regulations, including HIPAA and privacy issues.

8. Performs other related duties as directed to support the mission of the IPCP model at the PATH Clinic.

(Hourly Rate: 15.00 - 19.50)

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required. Certified with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within thirty (30) days of date of employment required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Clerical & Administrative

Organization

: 345000000 Nursing Clin Practice & Partnerships

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Shift work, Day shift,

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