Triage Tech

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Triage Technician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care in the outpatient facilities. This position requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, physiology, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, particularly within the Gastroenterology field.

Duties

• Deliver a high degree of cheerful, caring, and courteous customer centered care when engaging with patients every day.
• Always greeting patients in a pleasant and welcoming manner.
• Take and record patient vitals and required additional information while verifying correct patient with correct chart and physician, using two identifiers.
• Manage patients flow from the front desk to the exam room.
• Communicate with patients if the physician is late or behind schedule.
• Ensures disinfection and cleanliness of all clinic areas, triage equipment, exam rooms, and waiting rooms.
• Manages supplies for exam rooms, keeping inventory and adding to the check list for ordering flow of all necessary supplies.
• Keeps inventory of sample closets while disposing of all expired meds in approved receptacles.
• Travels to satellite clinics if need arises.
• ·Light MA tasks such as precerting, performing breath tests, or calling to confirm appointments.
• Always observes HIPAA guidelines and patient safety.
• Other duties as needed

Join our team as a Medical Triage Technician where you will make a difference in the lives of patients while advancing your career in the healthcare field.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Required Skills

• Proficient in providing patient service with a focus on quality care.
• Ability to work effectively in outpatient environments, focusing on teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Time management skills and the ability to walk long distances and lift light loads

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.