Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Northwest Arkansas Ortho

• Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman.
• Patient care experience in acute care setting.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• →Collects and documents assessment data and provides patient education
• →Assist with patient physicals and lab draws 
• →Responds to patient questions appropriately and addresses patient concerns.
• →Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
• →Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
• →Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments
• →Follow the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines
• →Provide medical coverage for UAMS-contracted sporting and racing events 
• →Assist with administrative duties, including insurance verification/authorization and surgery scheduling

All new Patient Care Technicians are required to complete 5 weeks of training Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM after being hired.

This is a safety sensitive position and subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.