Lead-Patient Care Technician (PCT)|MCK Emergency Unit at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, HospitalIndustries

Requirements

1-3 years experience as CNA/Patient Care Technician or related direct patient care position
High School or GED Equivalent (preferred)
Minimum age 16
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work varied shifts, primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (72hrs/2wks, every other weekend/holiday)

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Educator and Leaders to develop, coordinate and validate Patient Care Technician staff competencies, orientation and education
Assists with staff education, development of competencies and new employee orientation and may assist with PCT candidate selection
Demonstrates good rapport and cooperative working relationship with employees, physician staff, all hospital departments, coworkers and other pertinent staff
Provides timely information to the manager regarding the PCT work flow, staffing and customer service
Identifies issues and recommends alternative solutions
Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Quality Assurance department, Joint Commission Accreditation and OSHA guidelines as may be required by law
Provides input and assists in development of operational policies and procedures and assists in disseminating information to staff
Demonstrates willingness to complete special assigned projects in a quality driven and timely manner
Maintains competency in order to serve as a resource for Patient Care Technician personnel within the department
Participates in staff assignments as needed to maintain efficiency
Performs duties to provide physical and psychological care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
Performs clinical patient care duties and assists nursing staff to perform diagnostic procedures, transport of patients to other services
Manages and maintains equipment, supplies and orients new employees
Assists with scheduling and in formal and informal staff education
Expected to be a member or lead various committees throughout the hospital focused on improving patient care and be accountable for project management
Focus primarily on Emergency Department supplies

Skills

Patient Care

Emergency Department

Staff Education

Competency Development

Orientation Training

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Joint Commission

OSHA Compliance

Team Collaboration

Staff Scheduling

Equipment Management

Supply Management

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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