TOUCHETTE·Sauget, Illinois
Provide direct patient care and ancillary support, including taking vital signs and assisting providers with exams. Responsible for administering injections, performing basic diagnostic tests, and managing patient records and communications.
Responsible for providing direct patient care and/or direct ancillary support services as directed by the provider or other medical/nursing staff.
1. Contact patients via phone, mail, email or patient portal regarding the need to be medically evaluated on a periodic basis or due to abnormal test results or missed appointments.
2. Ensure all proper consents and eligibility forms are signed before procedures are performed or vaccinations given.
3. Obtain medical records from hospitals or other medical offices as necessary for patient treatment or care.
4. Report complaints or questions from the patient and/or family member to the health center or office manager.
5. Work as a cooperative member of the staff to provide quality patient care.
6. Clarify with provider on orders or procedures.
7. Take patients’ blood pressure, weight, length, temperature, and head circumference as indicated or directed and record results in appropriate places, notifying provider responsible for that patient of any unusual findings.
8. Answer phone and provide a clear message in the patient’s chart and forward to provider.
9. Responsible for preparing exam room and assisting doctor with exams and procedures when necessary. Clean and restock examination rooms. Monitor and stock supplies on a regular basis, notifying proper person of low levels of supplies.
11. Perform all CLIA-waived tests (pregnancy tests, strep test, HIV, urinalysis, INR, blood glucose and peak flow, A1C, et. al.)
12. Test eyesight and hearing using the Snellen Eye Test / Hearing Test.
13. Obtain laboratory specimens and process for courier pick-up or perform point of care testing and record in patient’s chart as necessary.
14. Perform electrocardiograms.
1. Ability to work well with public and health care professionals.
2. Greet public in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
3. Ability to work as a team member.
4. Must be neat and professional in appearance.
5. Must have basic computer skills.
6. Must successfully pass basic skills assessment.
7. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures.
No experience required. Training provided
Normal work hours for this position are Monday through Friday dayshift, unless otherwise specified by management staff.
No prior experience is required as training is provided. Candidates must possess basic computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to pass a basic skills assessment.
Market context
In Illinois, support-services roles like this are typically competitive because employers look for a mix of early-career experience, an associate’s degree or equivalent training, and active imaging credentials. For this position, licensure and certification details matter, including ARRT status, an IEMA license, and CT certification within 13 months of hire. This platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, verify your credentials and timeline against the posting.
