Technician, Urgent Care
Primary Location Gaithersburg, Maryland
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1262726 Date posted 04/11/2024
Navigating the Hiring Process
We're here to support you!
Having trouble with your account or have questions on the hiring process?
Please visit the FAQ page on our website for assistance.
Need help with your computer and browser settings?
Please visit the Technical Information page for assistance or reach out to the web manager at kp-hires@kp.org.
Do you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability?
A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment that enables you to fully participate in completing the following:
- Online Submissions
- Pre-Hire Assessments
- Interview Process
Please submit your accommodation request and an HR Representative will contact you.
Description:
Provides clinical and technical support services to providers and professional nursing staff in the Urgent Care department and/or Clinical Decision Unit in order to assist in provision of patient care, improve efficiency and optimize clinical outcomes.
Job Summary:
Provides clinical and technical support services to providers and professional nursing staff in the Urgent Care department and/or Clinical Decision Unit in order to assist in provision of patient care, improve efficiency and optimize clinical outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Coordinates flow of patients in the department to optimize throughput; keeps patients apprised of delays.
- Observes patients in the department and notifies the provider and/or RN immediately if patient appears in distress.
- Prepares patients to see the provider; assists prior to, during, and following examination as needed.
- Performs all skills required of the Clinical Assistant. Additionally, inserts foley catheters, performs complex splinting and performs venipuncture for the purpose of drawing blood or inserting a saline lock.
- Provides and reviews written instructions with patients as appropriate.
- Maintains examination and treatment rooms and other clinical and reception areas. Cleans equipment following established organizational guidelines. Ensures that established standard supply levels are maintained and orders supplies as directed by the Clinical Operations Manager or lead RN.
- Verifies eligibility and demographic information for both new and existing patients and, when necessary, inputs data in accordance with pre-enrollment and non-status change procedures. Collects, secures, and accounts for payments received from members, in compliance with established procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as an Emergency Department technician, Emergency Medical Technician or military medic required OR equivalent combination of experience as an Urgent Care Clinical Assistant and completion of training on required skills.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Certified Nurse Assistant (Maryland)
- Basic Life Support
- I.V. Certification within 6 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Requires bending, lifting greater than 20 pounds, pushing wheelchairs/stretchers.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
Primary Location: Maryland,Gaithersburg,Gaithersburg Medical Office 655 Watkins Mill Rd.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: Day
Workdays: Week 1: Mon (8:00am-4:00pm), Wed (12:00pm-8:00pm), Thu (8:00am-8:00pm); Week 2: Mon (8:00am-4:00pm), Sat (8:00am-8:00pm)
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 08:00 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Gaithersburg HUB Medical Cntrt - Observation Unit - 1808
Pay Range: $23.99 - $28.67 / hour
Sign on bonus: $3600.00
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
