Urgent Care Technician - Per Diem - Palmerton Care Now
St. Luke's University Health Network · Palmerton, Pennsylvania, US
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St.
Job description
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Urgent Care Technician supports both Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine by performing clerical and clinical duties, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care as a vital member of the Care Now service line. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accurately collects and updates patient’s demographic and insurance information. Completes the registration process for patients (enters patient data/orders/charges into the EMR (Epic and Systoc) to support clinical documentation and billing processes. Assesses patient acuity in waiting areas, escorts patients to exam rooms, completes intake by gathering medical history and obtaining vital signs, and prepares the patient and room by setting up...