New Brunswick, NJ, USA
18 hours ago
Ambulatory Care Tech
Recruitment/Posting Title Ambulatory Care Tech Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department NJMS-Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine Overview New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Ambulatory Care Tech for NJMS- Pediatrics- Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (D.A.Y.A.M.) . The Ambulatory Care Technician (ACT) is to provide medical assistance to nurses and physicians in the overall care of patients, including technical procedures such as phlebotomy and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections. The ACT functions under the direct supervision and authority of the physician/APN when performing clinical tasks during patient care. The ACT must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. This position assists with administrative duties related to family planning grants including data collection, entry, and extraction. The ACT maintains an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, assists in the organization of efficient patient flow, and organizes the clinic environment to assure patient safety. The ACT demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care activities, provides guidance for and acts as a role model for Medical Assistants in the clinical area. The individual displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the Physician/APN and in collaboration with the healthcare team. In close partnership with health care and management team, assures smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation. Participates in staff meetings by providing constructive input and facilitating problem solving. Schedules patient appointments, including outside physicians and hospital/ancillary services. Greets patients and answers telephones, takes messages and relays messages to appropriate personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of and verifies patient insurance benefits and obtains precertification (if needed) for services to be provided within grant policies and procedures. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 160 Position Salary $53,936 Annual Minimum Salary 42373.50 Annual Mid Range Salary 43348.50 Annual Maximum Salary 44655.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS
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