Full-Time

Patient Care Technician

Updated on 8/1/2026

WellNow Urgent Care

WellNow Urgent Care

1,001-5,000 employees

Operates walk-in urgent care centers nationwide

Compensation Overview

$18/hr

+ Monthly bonus

Collinsville, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Phlebotomy
CPR
Patient Care
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Vital Signs
Customer Service
HIPAA

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Requirements
  • At least 6 months of experience as a Patient Care Technician or in a similar role, or equivalent education or certification in a related healthcare specialty.
  • Ability to identify equipment problems and correct them or notify the team leader.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
  • Computer knowledge and skills, including registering patients in a timely manner and using Electronic Medical Records.
  • Ability to complete and maintain CPR certification.
  • Ability to complete written instructions and standardize work practices.
  • Strong communication skills, including grammatical, spelling, and verbal skills.
  • Ability to work accurately under conditions requiring attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively on a team.
  • Ability to manage high call and patient volume.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
Responsibilities
  • Take patient histories and obtain vital signs.
  • Perform necessary phlebotomy for laboratory sample collection when certified.
  • Complete paperwork and computer work for laboratory tests ordered on blood, urine, tissue, and culture samples.
  • Perform point-of-care testing, including strep, mononucleosis, glucose, influenza, urine pregnancy, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing.
  • Schedule and coordinate necessary records for patients receiving ancillary care.
  • Assist providers with examinations and testing, including pelvic examinations, eye and ear irrigations, incision and drainage, splinting and orthopedic-glass preparation, and electrocardiograms.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA.
  • Ensure equipment is in working order.
  • Log completed laboratory procedures and process related paperwork using computer equipment.
  • Maintain examination rooms and stock necessary medical supplies.
  • Perform duties that ensure good patient flow.
  • Accompany providers to the bedside.
  • Perform tasks that improve provider efficiency during a shift.
  • Document provider-dictated patient histories, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications, and allergies.
  • Document patient medical histories, physical examination findings, and procedures performed by providers.
  • Explain accepted and out-of-network insurance coverage and pricing to patients.
  • Greet patients and complete the registration process in a timely manner.
  • Answer and appropriately triage phone calls.
  • Collect patient responsibility payments for visits.
  • Print, scan, and fax reports.
  • Clean the clinic before, during, and after shifts.
  • Accurately complete and timely scan required Occupational Medicine documentation into the Electronic Medical Records system in compliance with company protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Complete urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair collection drug screens, Department of Transportation and non-Department of Transportation physicals, vision and audio testing, pulmonary function testing, and audiograms.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in urgent care, occupational medicine, and/or phlebotomy.
  • Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification.
  • Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Healthcare Association.
  • Certified Medical Assistant certification through the American Association of Medical Technologists.
  • Registered Medical Assistant certification through American Medical Technologists.
  • Friendly and customer-service-oriented approach.

WellNow Urgent Care runs a network of walk-in urgent care centers across multiple states, including New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, delivering immediate medical attention for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries without requiring an appointment. Patients can also book visits online through the company’s website. How it works: In its centers, patients receive urgent care services for conditions like colds, flu, minor fractures, and other injuries. Visits can be walk-in or scheduled online, and the company bills patients and their insurance providers for the rendered care. What sets it apart: WellNow focuses on providing a convenient, accessible alternative to emergency rooms with a broad multi-state footprint, online appointment options, and a patient-friendly walk-in model that reduces wait times for urgent care needs. Goal: To make urgent medical care fast and easy to access for people who need prompt attention, without needing to go to a hospital.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Excellus network restoration improves New York patient access and volume.
  • Campus partnerships create repeatable B2B distribution for student healthcare.
  • Extended hours and 24/7 virtual care increase convenience versus ER visits.

What critics are saying

  • Insurance network disputes can again push patients out-of-network in New York.
  • Data breach settlement from 2023 harms trust and increases compliance costs.
  • Campus and employer partnerships concentrate revenue in a few contract holders.

What makes WellNow Urgent Care unique

  • Multi-state urgent care network with 150-plus clinics across five states.
  • Combines walk-in care, online check-in, virtual visits, and occupational health.
  • Partners with universities, including Utica University campus care expansion.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Dec 9th, 2025
WellNow Urgent Care Partners with Utica University to Expand Healthcare for Students

WellNow Urgent Care partners with Utica University to expand healthcare for students. News provided by. UTICA, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - WellNow Urgent Care has partnered with Utica University to bring quality healthcare directly on campus, ensuring students and staff have convenient access to trusted medical care. The WellNow clinic is located in the Student Health and Wellness Center on the second floor of the Strebel Student Center. Students, university staff, and faculty can now access WellNow's urgent care services through on-site visits with experienced WellNow providers via video technology, who work in conjunction with an on-site patient care technician who assists with examinations and sample collection. "Providing our students with access to convenient, reliable, quality care is a top priority," said Rich Racioppa, Dean of Students at Utica University. "Partnering with WellNow seemed like a natural fit - we've tracked the data for a number of years and found that many students were already gravitating toward their off-campus clinics because they know they can get care easily and quickly. With more than eighty visits already through the first six weeks of the semester, it's clear this expanded service offers the hours and accessibility that students can trust." The partnership addresses college students' unique healthcare needs by providing expert evaluation and treatment for common conditions including colds and flu, COVID-19, testing and treatment for STIs and UTIs, rashes and allergies, lab testing, medication refills, and pink eye. Students benefit from board-certified providers and evidence-based treatment - all accessible without traveling off-campus or missing class time. "At WellNow, we believe quality healthcare should be accessible wherever students are," said Sam Meites, President at WellNow Urgent Care. "This partnership represents our commitment to meeting students where they are and providing the same exceptional care they've come to expect from our 70-plus locations across New York. By bringing our trusted providers directly to campus, we're eliminating barriers to care and ensuring students can focus on their studies while maintaining their health." Understanding that student schedules and healthcare needs don't follow traditional patterns, the partnership provides multiple ways to receive care: On-Campus Care: Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., allowing students to receive care between classes or during study breaks without leaving campus. Nearby Physical Locations: For students requiring in-person care for injuries such as lacerations, burns, sprains, and strains, there are three WellNow locations within five miles of campus open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., ensuring care is available during evenings and weekends. Nearby WellNow clinics are located at: * WellNow Urgent Care Utica (South Towne Plaza), 1904 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502 * WellNow Urgent Care New Hartford, 4754 Commercial Dr., New Hartford, NY 13413 * WellNow Urgent Care Utica (N. Genesee St.), 230 N. Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502 24/7 Virtual Care: Students can connect with WellNow providers anytime from their dorm room, during travel or while studying late at night, ensuring healthcare access never interrupts their academic pursuits. "Quality healthcare shouldn't be constrained by traditional office hours," added Meites. "Our comprehensive approach - combining on-campus video visits, nearby physical locations and round-the-clock virtual care - ensures Utica University students have multiple ways to receive the care they need, when they need it." The partnership ensures financial accessibility by accepting most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, while offering competitive self-pay rates for those without insurance coverage. WellNow's partnership with Utica University represents a strategic expansion of accessible healthcare into higher education, ensuring students receive comprehensive medical support as a foundation for academic success. The collaboration demonstrates both teams' shared dedication to making quality healthcare an integrated part of campus life. WellNow is open to partnering with other colleges & universities to offer similar services to students and staff in the coming year. For more information, hours, and to schedule an appointment, visit utica.edu/directory/health-center. About WellNow Urgent Care WellNow Urgent Care is a leading provider of urgent medical care, virtual care, and occupational health services. WellNow has more than 150 clinics across New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. More information about WellNow Urgent Care's services, hours and locations can be found at WellNow.com. About Utica University Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution located in the heart of Central New York. With a proud legacy of innovation, career-focused education, and community engagement, the University prepares students for success in an ever-evolving world. SOURCE WellNow Urgent Care more press release views with

Top Class Actions
May 23rd, 2025
$1.1M WellNow Urgent Care data breach class action settlement

The WellNow Urgent Care data breach settlement benefits 597,000 individuals whose information was compromised in a data breach on April 25, 2023.

PR Newswire
Nov 12th, 2024
Wellnow Urgent Care Announces Return To Excellus Bluecross Blueshield Network

Excellus BCBS insurance will be accepted at WellNow Urgent Care effective November 15. EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WellNow Urgent Care announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to return to the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance network. Excellus BCBS patients who visit any of WellNow's urgent care clinics across New York can use their insurance as of November 15, 2024, without paying any out-of-network fees. "Ensuring convenient access to quality care, particularly in areas where healthcare options are limited, is our primary goal," said Sam Meites, President of WellNow Urgent Care. "We appreciate the urgency and partnership that Excellus BCBS brought to our good-faith negotiations so that, together, we can continue focusing on serving our patients and the community in New York."

Daily Sentinel
Sep 15th, 2024
Fostering growth goal of new Rome Family YMCA branch director

Petschauer joins the Y after serving as a multi-site director for WellNow Urgent Care.

PYMNTS
Aug 8th, 2024
Fabric Buys Walmart’S Telehealth Business And Stitches Ai Into Digital Healthcare

Telehealth has evolved from a niche service to a central element of healthcare, a shift accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This evolution reflects a broader move toward digital health solutions that fundamentally change patient care. “We’re creating that on-demand experience for patients to get care through a more omnichannel lens,” Aniq Rahman, founder and CEO of Fabric, explained to PYMNTS in an interview. “We want to give great care virtually so people don’t have to leave their homes.”. Fabric’s care enablement system integrates virtual and in-person services through conversational AI and adaptive interviews. This system, designed by clinicians, enhances care quality, accelerates workflows up to tenfold, reduces call center volume by 15%, and improves appointment slot utilization