Patient Care Tech I-III, Community Practice Primary Care- Louisville

University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Community Practice

Job Title: Patient Care Tech I-III, Community Practice Primary Care- Louisville

Position #00814723 : - Requisition #:31040

Job Summary:

Calling all EMTs, CNAs, and Nursing Students! Our busy Clinics are recruiting for Patient Care Techs! We need your training and skills to help our clinic run smoothly, providing our patients with top notch quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately rooms patients, obtains & records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care
• Accurately processes and records telephone messages in the patient's medical record, according to policy
• Assists in preparing prescription refills for providers and according to policy
• Provides patient care in a safe, comfortable, and private environment
• Performs clerical duties and tasks to improve provider productivity and clinic workflow as assigned, such as completing patient visit records, maintaining departmental logs, answering telephones, and taking messages, checking in patients, and scheduling patient appointments
• Prepares and/or coordinates referrals as directed by the provider
• Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas between each patient

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Broomfield and Louisville, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

As a CU Anschutz employee, you are afforded benefits that are hard to find elsewhere! Our tuition assistance benefit can help grow your career, providing employees with up to 9 eligible credits per academic year on any CU campus for eligible undergraduate and graduate courses. Add to that exceptional Paid Time Off, including 22 Vacation Days, 15 Sick Days, and 10 Holidays!

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: / cu. edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Patient Care Tech I

• Completion of Medical Surgical Nursing One AND enrolled in an accredited Nursing Program

Patient Care Tech II

• Completion of accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program and must pass both sections of the Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide competency evaluation examination (i. e. CNA Exam). Current License with the State of Colorado

OR

• Completion of accredited Patient Care Technician program and pass the National Center for Competency Testing Exam for Patient Care Technicians (i. e. NCCT). Current License with the State of Colorado

OR

• Completion of accredited Emergency Medical Technician program and pass the National Certification Exam (i. e. NREMT) Current License with the State of Colorado
• 1 year experience in health care related field.

Patient Care Tech III

• Completion of accredited Paramedic Certification program and pass the National Certification Exam (i. e. NREMT). Current License with the State of Colorado
• 1 year experience in health care related field.

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):

• Associates Degree
• 1+ year experience in medical office/hospital setting
• Medical office experience in area of specialty
• EPIC and Kronos experience
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking
• MS Office: Outlook, Power Point, Word

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider-level CPR certification.
• Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine, Community Practice mandatory education and training.
• Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position.
• Must be able to work in-person.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and personal skills
• Strong medical terminology knowledge and skills
• Strong knowledge or CPT & ICD-10 procedures
• Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care
• Strong knowledge of medication and injection procedures
• Ability to safely administer a variety of treatments and medications as directed
• Ability to use various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures
• Ability to accurately take and record vital signs
• Ability to accurately reconcile patient medications
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position (only use if a cover letter is necessary)
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Melissa Avey, melissa. avey@cuanschutz. edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

Patient Care Tech I: $39,720 - $46,075

Patient Care Tech II: $41,700 - $48,377