Job Overview :

The Patient Care Technician processes families for WIC enrollment, orientation, and benefit issuance. The PCT explains and collects signatures for consents to provide health screening, share immunization information and other programs administered under the auspices of the NJDOH.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
• Spanish Speaking / Bilingual
• Ability to work with the NJWIC system
• Effective communication skills

Certifications and Licenses :

BLS certification through American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements :

• Days 7 : 00AM 3 : 00PM
• Mandatory Orientation
• Full-Time (40 hrs)

Essential Functions :

• Verifies identification of all applicants applying for program benefits which includes demographic data, race and ethnicity and medical information
• Verifies guardianship / foster care documents
• Conduct financial screening of households according to NJWIC income guidelines to determine income eligibility
• Process affidavits for identification and income as needed
• Verifies address and or documents homelessness
• Screens for adjunctive eligibility and verifies enrollment in Medicaid, SNAP and or Public Assistance Assigns Authorized Representatives, Alternate Authorized Representatives and or Proxies
• Provide written and verbal Right and Obligations during certification and collect electronic signatures
• Process ineligibility files according to NJWIC policies
• Is able to process a discrimination complaint
• Process Voter Registration Opportunities for all applicants and secure electronic signature
• Completes medical, immunization and blood work
• Operates equipment, maintains logs according to NJDOH
• Refrigeration log, control logs, supplies and hazardous waste collection are maintained
• Handles emergencies and discusses allergic reactions, prior to providing service
• Completes reports as required : Monthly Delayed bloodwork Report
• Provides anthropometric screening and uses equipment appropriately performing height and weight measurements
• Interprets data and completes documents as required by NJWIC policies
• Ensures equipment is inspected as required Date of scale calibration annually
• Monitors lab supply inventory
• Completes annual trainings and male appropriate referral and completes compliance reports

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Last updated : 2024-05-18