What are the responsibilities and job description for the MED Tech - EMT OnPoint Urgent Care position at OnPoint Medical Group?
OnPoint Medical Group is searching for an outstanding Medical Technician/EMT to join our Urgent Care team! Come join a great group of medical professionals as our network continues to grow!
OnPoint Medical Group is a physician-led network of skilled Primary and Urgent care providers who are committed to expanding access to quality healthcare in the most effective and affordable manner possible.
Our "Circle of Care" has one primary goal – to ensure the health and wellness of members and their families. We do this by providing access to a comprehensive menu of medical services from one unified physician group in their neighborhoods. With doctors, nurses, specialists, labs and medical records all interlinked and coordinated, patient care has never been in better hands.
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing patient care including all medical assistant duties. These duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the provider with exams, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care and performing phlebotomy, injections, ear lavage, EKG, immunizations, triage, vitals, splinting, DME placement, urine drug testing and strep testing.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Obtain patient’s chief complaint, vital signs, and health history prior to being seen by a provider.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Prepare and maintain rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Ensure that supplies in patient care areas are stocked and maintained.
- Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential in adherence with HIPAA guidelines.
- Perform lab and point of care tests, EKGs and other functions as directed by the provider on duty.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the entire center, including laundry, room cleaning, break room and common areas.
- Maintain daily quality control functions including, drug counts, lab testing and equipment.
- Attend all staff and any other meetings required by your managers.
- Perform patient call backs.
- Obtain DOT urine drug screen and breath alcohol testing certification and complete comprehensive Occ Med and Workers Comp training.
Level 2 Essential Responsibilities (all Level 1 responsibilities in addition to the following)
- Ability to start an IV independently and administer normal saline.
- Ability to draw blood and perform duties relating to phlebotomy.
- Perform PO and IM med administration.
- Perform specialty labs such as Chem 8 in-house, and d-dimer, troponin, QuantiFERON, and stat labs referred to an outside laboratory.
Lead Essential Responsibilities (all Level 1 and Level 2 responsibilities in addition to the following)
- Ability to push medications through IV
- Manage flow of the clinical staff.
- Communicate lab and imaging results to patients.
- Problem solve lab errors and pharmacy inquiries.
- Dispense inhouse prescriptions per provider order.
- Update and maintain clinic log books and crash cart.
- Other duties as delegated by the provider or manager.
- Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
- BLS
- Preferred IV Certification
- Preferred DOT UDS and BAT Certification
EXPERIENCE
- Level 1: Preferred - Minimum of 1-year experience in similar job function.
- Level 2: Level 1 and internal sign off Level 2 skills checklist and testing.
- Lead: Level 1 and 2 requirements and sign of internal Lead checkoff and testing.
Other Requirements: BLS certification is mandatory. ACLS and PALS highly recommended.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of office policies and procedures, and to complete clinical responsibilities.
2.Knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to paramedics/EMTs.
Skills
1.Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, and discretion.
2.Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
3.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
4.Skill in organizing work, delegating and achieving goals and objectives.
5.Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in interpreting and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
Abilities
1.Ability to plan, organize, and integrate priorities and deadlines.
2.Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve operational problems.
3.Ability to evaluate and make recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
4.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers and telephones. Basic clinical equipment such as the I-Stat and/or Piccolo, oxygen tanks, EKG machine and nebulizer equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position is in a well-lighted clinical environment. Evening and weekend work will be necessary as required to facilitate uninterrupted operations of the practice.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 20 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.
OnPoint Medical Group is an EEO Employer.
BENEFITS OFFERED
- Health insurance plan options for you and your dependents
- Dental, and Vision, for you and your qualified dependents
- Company Paid life insurance
- Voluntary options for short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- AFLAC Plans
- FSA options
- Eligible for 401(k) after 6 months of employment with a 4% match that vests immediately
- Paid Time-Off earned
Salary: $18 - $24 / hour
The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
