Patient Care Technician - PCT

93101 Santa Barbara, California Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Related

Education:

  • Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.

Treatment:

  • Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.

  • Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.

  • Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment

  • Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).   

  • Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.   

  • Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy. 

  • Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.   

  • Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure

  • Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.   

  • Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.

  • Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification   

  • Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.   

  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.   

  • Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification   

  • Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.   

  • Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.

  • Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.

  • Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.

  • Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.

  • Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.   

  • Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.   

  • Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.   

  • Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.

Staff Related

  • Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.

Education/Communication:

  • Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices

  • Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.

  • Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.

  • Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).

  • Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.

RECORD KEEPING:

  • Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.  

  • Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.   

  • Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure

omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.

  • Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.

  • Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.   

  • Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.   

  • Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

   

INFECTION CONTROL:

  • Assists in collecting  information for infection control audits.   

  • Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.   

  • Follows infection control Policies and Procedures   

  • Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.

   

TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:

  • Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care 

  • Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient     as allowed by state law

  • Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.   

  • Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.

  • Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.

  • Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.

  • Assists with coordination of transition to patient’s modality choice.   

  • Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

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  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

  • encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

    individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the

    Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable

    accommodations can be made.

    • Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.   

    • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials   

    • The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist” devices for the heavier items.

    EDUCATION AND LICENSES:

    • High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

    • Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.

    • All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.

    • Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

    EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

    • Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.

    • Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

    The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

    Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $27.00

    Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
     

    Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

    EOE, disability/veterans

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    Patient Care Tech I

    93110 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 4 days ago

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    Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech I for their Medsurg department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing physical and clerical support, coordinating activities, and communicating effectively. Provides personal self-care and activity programs to patients.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    Education:

    • Preferred: Training as a nursing assistant.

    Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
    • Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

    Technical Requirements:
    • Minimum: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record).
    • Preferred: For GVCH departments: Current CAN certificate preferred.

    Years of Related Work Experience:
    • Preferred: 0 to 2 yrs experience in acute care setting.

    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

    MedSurg, Full-Time, 12-Hour, Night Shift, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

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    Patient Care Tech II

    93101 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 10 days ago

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    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech II for their Advanced Imaging department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing clerical, physical, emotional support. Provides personal self-care and activity programs. To assist with workflow of unlicensed assistive personnel in the department.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

    • Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

    The PCT II position only applies to unlicensed assistive personnel in the following departments and with the following certifications/qualifications:
    • Psychiatric Services: Certified CPI Instructor for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
    • CT, Advanced Imaging, MRI or Interventional Radiology Departments: Emergency Medical Technician certification or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification.
    • Emergency (GVCH): Emergency Medical Technician certification, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification, or Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
    • Santa Ynez ED and SY Cardiac Rehab: Successful completion of Telemetry Monitor Observer course within six months in the job.

    Technical Requirements:
    • Preferred: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) and computer order entry.

    Years of Related Work Experience:
    • Preferred: Patient Care Tech, or equivalent, experience in an acute care or outpatient clinic setting.

    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

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    Patient Care Tech I

    93101 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 14 days ago

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    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech I for their CRH Nursing department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing physical and clerical support, coordinating activities, and communicating effectively. Provides personal self-care and activity programs to patients.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    Education:

    • Preferred: Training as a nursing assistant.

    Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
    • Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

    Technical Requirements:
    • Minimum: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record).
    • Preferred: For GVCH departments: Current CAN certificate preferred.

    Years of Related Work Experience:
    • Preferred: 0 to 2 yrs experience in acute care setting.

    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

    CRH Nursing, Part-Time, 12-Hour, Night Shift, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

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    Patient Care Tech I

    93101 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 14 days ago

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    Permanent
    JOB PURPOSE

    Renders direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing clerical, physical, emotional support. Provides personal self care and activity programs.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    LEVEL OF EDUCATION

    Minimum: High school grad or equivalent

    Preferred: Training as a nursing assistant

    CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    Minimum: CPR/BLS within 6 months of hire

    Preferred: For GVCH departments: Current CNA certificate preferred.

    TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record)

    YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

    Preferred: 0 to 2 years experience in an acute care setting
    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

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    Patient Care Tech I

    93101 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 17 days ago

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    Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech II for their Endoscopy Services department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing clerical, physical, emotional support. Provides personal self-care and activity programs. To assist with workflow of unlicensed assistive personnel in the department.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

    • Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).

    The PCT II position only applies to unlicensed assistive personnel in the following departments and with the following certifications/qualifications:
    • Psychiatric Services: Certified CPI Instructor for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
    • CT, Advanced Imaging, MRI or Interventional Radiology Departments: Emergency Medical Technician certification or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification.
    • Emergency (GVCH): Emergency Medical Technician certification, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification, or Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
    • Santa Ynez ED and SY Cardiac Rehab: Successful completion of Telemetry Monitor Observer course within six months in the job.

    Technical Requirements:
    • Preferred: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) and computer order entry.

    Years of Related Work Experience:
    • Preferred: Patient Care Tech, or equivalent, experience in an acute care or outpatient clinic setting.

    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

    Endoscopy Services, Full-Time, 8-Hour, Day Shift, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

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    Clinical Support Medical Assistant, Navigation Center

    93110 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 13 days ago

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    Cottage Health seeks a Clinical Support Medical Assistant, Navigation Center for their CH Navigation Center department responsible for telephone assessment of patient's needs under the direction of Cottage Navigation Center Leadership. Assists the clinical support nurse's and Navigator Specialists and Leads in the day-to-day call center functions to aid in exceptional patient experience.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    Education:

    • Minimum: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 1 year of equivalent work experience.

    Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
    • Minimum: Certified Medical Assistant in the state of California within 18 months of hire or transfer.
    • Preferred: California State Certified Medical Assistant.

    Technical Requirements:
    • Minimum: Knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology, Ability to understand use, function, interpret, document and keep records. Familiarity with MS Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Electronic Medical Records.
    • Preferred: Experience with Epic and CRM.

    Years of Related Work Experience:
    • Minimum: 1 year of medical assistant experience in a clinic setting.
    • Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of medical scribe experience in a clinic or hospital setting. Experience using call center phone systems.

    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

    CH Navigation Center, Full Time Regular, 8 Hours, Day Shift, Cottage Health

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    Clinical Concierge, Medical Assistant

    93101 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 24 days ago

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    Cottage Medical Group seeks a Clinical Concierge (Medical Assistant) for their CMG Cottage Urgent Care-Santa Barbara-Upper State department responsible for registering, collecting payments, rooming, assisting the provider and clinical staff with care and treatment, discharging, and following-up with patients. It is the role of the Clinical Concierge to companion patients and their "secondary guests" through the entire experience to maximize clinical excellence, reduce treatment times, and maximize the patient experience; before, during, and after the patient visit. The Clinical Concierge is responsible for assisting the provider with front office and back-office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Variety of clinical functions within a clinical setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standard, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a customer service attitude.
    • Acting as the patient advocate, the Clinical Concierge has continuous contact with providers, patients, patient families/significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    Education:

    • Minimum: High School Diploma. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of equivalent work experience.

    Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
    • Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.

    Technical Requirements:
    • Minimum: Knowledge of urgent care medical specialty. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of electronic medical record, preferably Epic. Basic computer/email skills.
    • Preferred: Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections.

    Years of Related Work Experience:
    • Minimum: 1 year of experience as Medical Assistant or equivalent, including previous experience with an electronic health record and phlebotomy.
    • Preferred: Urgent care experience.

    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

    CMG Cottage Urgent Care-Santa Barbara-Upper State, Full-Time, 12 hour, Days, Cottage Medical Group

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    Clinical Concierge, Medical Assistant

    93110 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 24 days ago

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    Cottage Medical Group seeks a Clinical Concierge (Medical Assistant) for their CMG Cottage Urgent Care-Goleta-Hollister Village Plaza department responsible for registering, collecting payments, rooming, assisting the provider and clinical staff with care and treatment, discharging, and following-up with patients. It is the role of the Clinical Concierge to companion patients and their "secondary guests" through the entire experience to maximize clinical excellence, reduce treatment times, and maximize the patient experience; before, during, and after the patient visit. The Clinical Concierge is responsible for assisting the provider with front office and back-office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Variety of clinical functions within a clinical setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standard, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a customer service attitude.
    • Acting as the patient advocate, the Clinical Concierge has continuous contact with providers, patients, patient families/significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    Education:

    • Minimum: High School Diploma. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or 2 years of equivalent work experience.

    Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
    • Minimum: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.

    Technical Requirements:
    • Minimum: Knowledge of urgent care medical specialty. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of electronic medical record, preferably Epic. Basic computer/email skills.
    • Preferred: Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections.

    Years of Related Work Experience:
    • Minimum: 1 year of experience as Medical Assistant or equivalent, including previous experience with an electronic health record and phlebotomy.
    • Preferred: Urgent care experience.

    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

    CMG Cottage Urgent Care-Goleta-Hollister Village Plaza, Full-Time, 12 hour, Days, Cottage Medical Group

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    Clinical Concierge (LVN-Cert Medical Assistant)

    93101 Santa Barbara, California Cottage Health

    Posted 2 days ago

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    Permanent
    Join Cottage Health in our Santa Maria - North Broadway location as the Clinical Concierge (LVN or Certified Medical Assistant). The Clinical Concierge is responsible for registering, collecting payments, rooming, assisting the provider with care and treatment, discharging, and following-up with patients. It is the role of the Clinical Concierge to companion patients and their "secondary guests" through the entire experience to maximize clinical excellence, reduce treatment times, and maximize the patient experience; before, during, and after the patient visit. The Clinical Concierge is responsible for:
    • Assisting the provider with front office and back-office duties in the outpatient management of patients on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinical setting working under the direction of the Site Manager and the on-duty provider and works closely with the provider and other clinical staff.
    • Additionally, the Clinical Concierge is responsible for a variety of clinical functions within a clinical setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standard, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a customer service attitude.
    • Acting as the patient advocate, the Clinical Concierge has continuous contact with providers, patients, patient families/significant others, community agencies, and patient care staff and management.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

    LEVEL OF EDUCATION

    Minimum: Successful completion of a Vocational Nurse or Medical Assistant education program or 2 years of equivalent work experience

    CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    Minimum: California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Medical Assistant certification, and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.

    TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum: Knowledge of urgent care medical specialty. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of electronic medical record, preferably Epic. Basic computer/email skills.

    Preferred: Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections.

    YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

    Preferred: 1 year of experience as an LVN, medical assistant, or equivalent, including previous experience with an electronic health record and phlebotomy.
    Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

    Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

    Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

    If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.

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