Patient Care Technician - Milwaukee, United States - Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers

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Description

Assist in smooth flow of clinic by:

  • Providing translation for non-bilingual staff.
  • Setup and stocking of exam room and Smart Carts.
  • Assisting nurses in preparing patients for medical visits by taking BP, HT, WT, temperature, Respiratory Rate, Pulse, vision and hearing screening, EKG, NST's.
  • Perform lab assistant duties on a rotating basis as assigned by nurse to include:
  • Routine lab procedures—HCT, PG Testm Urine dip stick, chem strip, Q-Strips.
  • Collect blood and urine specimens and prepare for laboratory analysis.
  • Complete necessary paperwork.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate records of procedures performed, test administered, and results received.
  • Maintain cleanliness of lab area, restock lab, as necessary.
  • Assist in maintenance of medical record and data collection:
  • Review patient data on chart each visit,
  • Place appropriate forms in the chart for each visit, depending on reason for visit.
  • Assist nurse with followup activities as assigned.
  • Perform injections as instructed.
  • Follow nurse and physician orders as instructed.
  • Provide patient education and information.
  • Comply with SSCHC TB Control Plan including PPD testing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


  • Satisfactory completion of In-House Training and Preceptorship.
  • Nursing Assistance or laboratory background strongly preferred.
  • Experience in community health, public health or in a community agency.
  • Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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