Patient Care Technician

BROOMFIELD, COPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from The Little Clinic

• Job overview

  The Patient Care Technician at The Little Clinic supports clinic operations by maximizing patient flow and ensuring a positive patient experience under nurse practitioner or physician assistant supervision.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves administrative tasks like EHR documentation, patient registration, payment processing, vital signs collection, patient escorting, answering phones, and maintaining clinic cleanliness and safety.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, employee assistance programs, associate discounts, and up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, basic computer and math skills, strong communication and organizational abilities, with preferred experience in retail, customer service, or healthcare and knowledge of infection control practices.

• Career development

  The company provides extensive training programs and diverse career pathways for growth and development.

• Work environment and culture

  The Little Clinic values respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, fostering a team-based, patient-centered environment in convenient retail settings.

• Company information

  The Little Clinic is part of the Kroger Family of Companies, focused on simplifying healthcare with clinics staffed by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and patient care technicians offering affordable healthcare in retail locations.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join a healthcare team including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, licensed practical nurses, and other patient care technicians working collaboratively.

• Job location and travel

  The job is based in retail clinic locations with some roles requiring travel to designated clinics within a geographic area.

• Unique job features

  The role includes unique opportunities like assisting providers with specimen collection and reporting lab results for advanced technicians, plus flexible scheduling and involvement in community events.

Company overview

The Little Clinic, a subsidiary of Kroger Health, provides convenient, affordable healthcare services through retail-based clinics located inside select Kroger stores. They offer services such as treatment for minor illnesses, routine vaccinations, physical exams, and health screenings. Established in 2003, The Little Clinic aims to make healthcare accessible by integrating it into everyday shopping experiences. They generate revenue through patient visits, insurance reimbursements, and partnerships with employers for workplace health programs.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage patient flow efficiently, as these are central to the Patient Care Technician role at The Little Clinic.

• Emphasize your experience with electronic health records (EHR), customer service, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare or retail environment, reflecting the job's core responsibilities and values.

• Apply through multiple channels including The Little Clinic's corporate careers page, Kroger's family of companies website, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect with current Patient Care Technicians or nurse practitioners at The Little Clinic on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their clinic's community health initiatives or asking about their experience working in retail healthcare settings.

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