Ambulatory Patient Care Tech | ARC Primary Care

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Ambulatory Patient Care Tech | ARC Primary Care - ( 250003HE ) Description The Ambulatory Patient Care T ech will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team under the direction of the Registered Nurse, to perform basic nursing care activities, assist to maintain a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in an acute health care setting–preferably pediatrics (Preferred) Functional Accountabilities: Clinical Activities: - Collect data and accurately document information for meaningful use including the chief complaint, current medications, allergies tobacco/smoking history and smoke exposure for all patients as reported by family; accurately obtain vital signs (TPR, BP), height, weight and head circumference; orient the family at the time of the visit to the clinic environment, paperwork, etc. - Recognize abnormalities and report such to the Registered Nurse or Provider; assist in screening patients for pain using appropriate pain scale; recognize indicators of abuse and neglect and escala...