Patient Care Technician

Job Description Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Dialysis Patient Care Technician / Administrative Assistant will be a blended role that is well suited for applicants with administrative experience that would like to grow into a dialysis tech role or one with Dialysis experience that would like to work more of the "front" of a dialysis center. PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: * Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas. * Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) and patient condition, and document observations appropriately. * Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing and prepare for shipping. * Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment, i.e. hemodialysis therapy. * Monitor and document status of patient and instruct patient in vascular accesses etc., under the direction of RN. * Review lab work, physician orders and reinforce treatment care with patient. * Enter appropriate ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the computer. * Perform basis nursing procedures (e.g. changing bandages). * Ensure patients have adequate patient care supplies, monitor and maintain inventories. * Prepare the dialysis equipment before treatment and care for the equipment after treatment. * Complete flow sheets (via EMR) to verify patient billing. * Comply with company policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing agencies). * Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs. * Other duties, as assigned. EDUCATION: * Must possess a minimum of High School diploma or GED * Current CCHT, Bonent or State required certificate * Current CPR card EXPERIENCE: * Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must * Good presentation & communication skills * Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: * Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must * Good presentation & communication skills * Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: * 1 or more years of experience as a certified dialysis patient care technician * Must be a self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment. * Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills * High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility Medical Plans: * Two PPO Plans (Preferred Provider Organization) * HSA Plan (Health Savings