CommunityMed Urgent Care is Hiring a Medical Technician - Fort Worth/Tarrant County - FT/PRN Near Southlake, TX
Medical Technician - Greater Fort Worth Area - 14 DFW Locations - FT/PRN
Map view of all current locations in DFW - https://communitymedcare.com/location-quickpick/
We plan to open another 2 clinics Midlothian (September 2023) Prosper # 2 (October 2023)
Please feel free to apply and note your preferences and desired clinic locations, and the Talent Acquisition team can reach out when appropriate
Reports To:
Medical Technician Manager Director of Advanced Practitioner’s & Provider on Duty
Company Summary:
CommunityMed was established in 2014, is privately held, and quickly growing! We have 14 clinics with plans of opening 2-3 more by the end of 2023! CommunityMed can offer a supportive management team, scheduling flexibility, training opportunities for ancillary staff, and a line of sight for advancement for all clinic personnel. We aim to hire dedicated and caring individuals within our Communities to support them, as we, and the DFW Metroplex continues to grow
Position Summary:
The Med Tech will be responsible for assisting the Provider on Duty. The Med Tech performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to assist with keeping the urgent care running smoothly. The Med Tech verifies patient information, records medical history, confirms the purpose of the patient visit and performs any ordered procedures or labs.
Denton/Collin County Clinic Locations:
Crossroads - 11350 US-380 Crossroads, TX, 76277
Prosper - 1000 N Preston Road, Prosper, TX, 75078
Prosper #2 Opening October 2023
McKinney - 210 N. Custer Road, McKinney, TX, 75070
Full-time is 3 shifts per week, PRN is minimum 2 shifts per month - schedules made 4-6 weeks in advance
Shifts are made by area managers who work with our scheduler to ensure clinics have coverage
With advance notice, able to consult w/ manager to request a day off if needed (ie Work a Tuesday shift vs Monday due to an appointment)
Regarding full-time:
Must be available to work rotating weekends (can include Saturday and Sunday)
1 on-call shift per month - must answer a call within 30 mins between hours of 6:00am-3:00pm that day – $50 stipend will be provided for travel
PRN is minimum 2 shifts/mo
Potential for more shifts based on availability and willingness to pick up shifts at multiple clinics
Estimated Starting Pay: Depends on experience, education, and credentials.
MA/EMT/LVN - $17-27/hr - Depends on experience/education/credentials
MAs/EMT-Bs - approximately $17-22/hr
Paramedics/LVNs - Approximately $20-27/hr
90-day performance reviews - potential for merit increase
We also facilitate employees getting DOT and BAT certifications in first 30 days
We also offer periodic BLS, Splinting, and IV classes
Annual Reviews
Tier System for levels 1-4 to provide a line for advancement
Paid Training:Previous experience required - Training is specific to company methods
Approximately 1 week at Corporate (5208 Tennyson Parkway, Plano, TX, 75024)
Monday - company introduction of policies, procedures, benefits
Tuesday - clinical introduction day at a clinic
Wednesday/Thursday - Corporate training for DOT/BAT procedures and acquiring certifications
Friday - additional clinic training
4-6 Training shifts
Will be paired with a trainer so must be flexible to go to the clinic(s) where trainer will be working
Benefits for FT Employees: Eligibility begins 1st day of the month AFTER 30 days of FT employment
Health (BCBS)
Vision
Dental
Short/Long-term Disability
PTO
Up to 4 free visits for employee and immediate family
401k - Eligibility begins AFTER 6 months of employment
NOTE: PRN staff are ONLY eligible for the 401k Benefit - After 6 months of employment
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Active TMB (Texas Medical Board) registration and in good standing - for nursing staff
Preferred two (2) years of Medical Technician Experience (MA, LVN, EMT, etc) to include duties such as:
Triaging, rooming patients, verifying reason for visit, recording vitals, etc
Venipuncture and drawing for labs, Injections, Ability to start/stop IVs, etc
DOT Physicals, Drug screens, BAT testing, assisting with splints/sutures or other wound care
Perform EKGs, swabs for various POC testing (flu/strep/COVID)
Current BLS Certification - must be obtained within 30 days of hire
DOT Drug/BAT certification within 30 days of start date - CommunityMed can assist with this
It is the sole responsibility of the medical technician to maintain any and all certifications and registrations necessary as outlined by your licenses. Failure to do so may result in termination as these are necessary for employment with CMUCS.
Responsibilities:
Arrive to shift on time – 7:30am Monday – Saturday; 11:30am Sunday, unless otherwise noted.
On arrival and closure responsible for stocking and preparing clinic rooms.
Room and triage patient; recording set information including vital signs.
Keeps supplies ready by stocking rooms, inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Perform ordered patient treatments within set certification and medical competencies.
Undertake the complete collection and processing for lab specimens.
Perform occupational medicine testing.
Assist and complete all ordered patient procedures.
Screen and triage calls; take messages and/or directs calls to the appropriate individual or department.
Completes patient call-backs.
Educates patients on additional ways our clinic can help them.
Able to perform front office duties, once cross-trained.
Review and record lab results, calling patients with results when necessary.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
Be able to identify any facility or clinic issues and place a help desk ticket.
Ensure every Tuesday, Occupational Med supplies are ordered and submitted for approval.
Assist with special projects as directed.
Adhere to HIPAA and all other applicable federal and state mandates.
Contact Medical Technician Manager in an event of an emergency call-in.
Contact Medical Technician Manager with any issues, questions, etc. pertaining to the clinic or your shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Skills and Knowledge:
Evenings, weekends, and holidays shifts are regularly 12 hours on all days except Sunday which is an 8-hour shift.
Strong organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to be patient, possess compassion, and uphold patient confidentiality is a must.
Attention to accuracy and detail.
Self-motivated; ability to work independently.
Must have a pleasant disposition and high tolerance level for diverse personalities.
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively.
Excellent verbal communication skills, a good customer-service attitude, and professional demeanor are required.
Must excel in interpersonal communications and interactions with staff, clients, and the community.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with physicians, management, all staff members, and patients.
Compliance with the attendance policy.
Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes.
Must be able to work with and enter accurate information into such software as MS Word and Excel.
Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:
Ability to read and write English (legibly)
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems
Ability to understand simple to complex instructions
Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift
Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twisting
Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient.
Ability to see and hear and distinguish color
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to function independently without constant supervision
Credentialing Requirements - If Hired
Employee provides /sends to us the following documentation:
BLS / ACLS certificate (Need within 30 days) (Must be AHA compliant)
BAT Certificate (Need within first 30 days) (Expires 5 years)
DOT Certificate (Need within first 60 days) (Expires 10 years)
MA Board Certification -or- EMT Certification (NOT REQUIRED, but if the employee has it, please document in MedTrainer.)
If an LVN or RN, must have registration on Texas Board of Nursing and be in good standing
Employee completes or attests immunizations:
Proof of Hep B (Hepatitis B) (Required 3 series)
Proof of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) (Required every 10 years)