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Clinical Concierge- NCT with MA/LVN - Richardson

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Home Location: 1225 E. Belt Line Rd Suite 200, Richardson, Texas 75081 (This position will float across multiple Texas Health Urgent Care locations)

Works hours: Full-Time, 3-12-hour shifts a week, 7:45 AM - 8:15 PM

What You’ll Need

  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required And
  • Completion of approved NCT training program Required And
  • Successful completion of a Medical Assistant education program Required Or Other Successful completion of a vocational nurse program Required.
  • 6 Months Previous health care facility clinical experience as a LVN, MA, CNA, or other patient care Required and
  • 6 Months Previous x-ray experience or completion of an internal THR NCT training program in lieu of experience Req and
  • 6 Months Previous experience as licensed NCT Preferred and
  • Previous experience with electronic health record , straight-arm x-ray and orthopedic experience Preferred.
  • NCT (Non-Certified Radiology Technician) Registered by the Texas Medical Board Upon Hire Required And
  • LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse State of Texas, if LVN Upon Hire Req Or
  • Other Certified or Registered Medical Assistant in lieu of the completion of a Medical Assistant education program Required (Those hired prior to 04/11/2022 will be grandfathered without MA education/Certification Req
  • BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (maintained every 2 years and required prior to providing independent patient care) within 30 days of hire Required.
  • THR Urine Drug Collector training (Maintained every 5 years and required prior to providing independent care) within 30 days of hire Required

What You Will Do

It is the role of the Concierge to guide consumers and their "secondary guests" through the entire urgent care visit to enhance the consumer experience by maximizing throughput and delivering clinical excellence. The Concierge is responsible for a variety of clinical functions, including but not limited to assisting the provider with care and treatment, laboratory testing, x-ray examinations, and other duties. The Concierge also performs patient registration, collection of payments, rooming, and patient discharge. All Concierges are expected to maintain competency and perform in all assigned positions on a rotating basis. This position is a vital part of the urgent care team that works under the direction of the Site Manager and works closely with the provider and other clinical staff. Must demonstrate discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision-making; and a customer service attitude.

  • Collects identification and payor related documentation, conducts registration using EPIC workflow.
  • Measures and documents vitals and communicates the resulting data to the consumer and provider, including temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, and pain level.
  • Documents chief complaint, allergies, health history, and current medications accurately in EPIC for review by provider.
  • Performs and documents laboratory testing and collections per provider orders and/or standard operating procedures, to include venipuncture with prior venipuncture competency check-off.
  • Administers and documents oral and intramuscular medication using the appropriate medication verification workflow.
  • Assists provider with procedures to include, but not limited to maintaining sterile field, laceration repair, I&D, and application of ortho-goods and assists with ortho-glass application.
  • Performs diagnostic x-rays and documents completion of radiology examinations within the licensed scope of practice as ordered and verified by the provider. Performs x-rays following established protocols and utilizes appropriate exposure factors for care and safety. Ensures images and applicable communication are transferred to radiology group for overread and assures all images have a report on file in the medical record.
  • Behave in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with consumers and secondary guest(s) and in-line with patient experience standards.
  • Welcomes the consumer and secondary guest(s) to the center (including eye contact, smile, greeting, and personal introduction) and inquires about the purpose and nature of the visit.
  • Recognizes and notifies provider immediately of emergent patients, performs BLS, provides oxygen administration, and assists provider with emergency care.
  • Schedules primary care referrals for consumers
  • Maintains office supplies, medical supplies, and medications at appropriate par levels as assigned.
  • Performs quality checks throughout out the facility per established policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned

Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care was designed, built and staffed with the needs of North Texans in mind. From allergies and earaches to sprains and strains, Texas Health Breeze stands ready to treat most minor illnesses and injuries.

With centers open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 365 days a year, little or no wait times and ability for most patients to leave with medication in hand, our goal is to offer an easy, convenient and affordable option for the care our patients need. Backed by Texas Health, one of the region’s largest health systems, we plan to open 20 locations in the Dallas Fort Worth area by summer 2021.

Check out just a few of the recent awards recognizing Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care:

  • Best in DFW 2024 Dallas Morning News – Gold: Best Urgent Care/Walk-in Clinic - Dallas Northwest Highway
  • Star Local Media Plano 2024 Finalist: Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care
  • Southlake Style 2024 Reader’s Choice Finalist for Best Emergency Care and Best Urgent Care - Southlake
  • Denton’s Original People’s Choice Awards 2024: Best Urgent Care Clinic – Denton
  • Living Magazine Best of Reader’s Choice 2024 Winner – Best Urgent Care: Coppell, Flower Mound, Southlake, and Richardson

Through the support of Texas Health leadership, Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care has achieved and maintains the Commission on Ambulatory and Urgent Care Quality (CAUCQ) Specialty Training Commendation. This is a commendation that recognizes focused formalized training in the specialty of urgent care as it relates to both clinical training and the patient experience.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Breeze Clinical Concierge

  • Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
  • Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
  • Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
  • A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
  • Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

You will be equipped for this highly sought after role by a team that has received the Commission on Ambulatory and Urgent Care Quality (CAUCQ) Specialty Training Commendation mentioned above and have the opportunity to earn 20+ contact hours during orientation that can be utilized to renew your medical assistant certification.

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