Patient Care Technician I, Full Time - 9am-5pm, Gastroenterology, Morristown

Principal Accountabilities and Essential Job Functions :

Administrative Functions: Communicates with endoscopy departments to schedule patients procedures. Interacts with patients to ensure they have their pre procedure instructions, obtain prior authorizations, and work with clinical team to ensure necessary testing is ordered and completed. Reviews daily appointment schedule with provider and develops a plan for patient care activities. Obtains Pre-Op paperwork, labs, referral consultation notes, and hospitalization and ED records prior to appointment as needed. Forwards clinical information to specialist at least 24hrs prior to scheduled appointment or procedure. Processes lab letters, referrals and forms, and obtains prior authorizations for medications, referrals and tests per insurance requirements. Tracks labs and referrals, scans and indexes appropriate documents, documents all communication with patient per EPIC standards. Collaborates with team to accommodate same day requests, checks and responds to emails and pools daily. Ensures work area is stocked with current forms for daily work and computer downtime. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of required computer systems.

Clinical Functions: Prepares patients for provider visit. Ensures exam rooms are neat, clean and stocked. Observes, records and reports patient responses to medical care provided during appointment. Prepares, administers and documents as ordered by provider and/or standing order policy. Assists provider with office procedures and collection of specimens. Processes prescriptions per provider instruction and policy. Adheres to infection control and hand hygiene guidelines during all patient care activities. Recognizes and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and AMG safety policies. Reports safety concerns promptly via Clearsight system. Performs Environment of Care laboratory quality

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.