Full-Time
Psychiatric Technician
Advocate Health Care
10,001+ employees
Nonprofit health system providing patient care services
Compensation Overview
$19.45 - $29.20/hr
Entry, Junior
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Huntersville, NC, USA
In Person
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Data entry experience and/or experience in health care preferred
- Receives and forwards incoming telephone calls, conveys messages, and responds to requests for information.
- Ensures the appropriate disposition of laboratory and diagnostic reports.
- Assembles charts of discharged patients according to format and files all materials in patient records.
- Orders and monitors unit supplies.
- Assists the registered nurse with transcription of physician's orders.
- Assists with obtaining medical records.
- Enters and ensures accuracy of data into computer.
Advocate Health provides healthcare services as the largest health system in Illinois, focusing on high-quality patient care. It operates a network of 6,300 doctors and healthcare providers, utilizing advanced medical techniques and technology. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including uninsured and underinsured patients, offering financial advocacy to help manage healthcare costs. Advocate Health's business model includes a wide range of services from routine check-ups to specialized treatments, generating revenue through patient services and nonprofit funding. The company emphasizes clinical integration and quality improvement, providing resources and training for healthcare providers to maintain high care standards. Advocate Health's goal is to improve patient care and ensure healthcare accessibility for all.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
Founded
1976
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Advocate Health is expanding telehealth services, enhancing patient reach and convenience.
- They are investing $1 billion in Chicago's South Side, boosting community health.
- Their partnership with Dispensary of Hope expands free medication access, reducing disparities.
What critics are saying
- The $1 billion South Side investment risks financial overextension if returns falter.
- The Pediatric Hospital at Home program may face operational and resource challenges.
- New Chief Nursing Officer may cause transitional challenges in nursing practices.
What makes Advocate Health Care unique
- Advocate Health is the largest health system in Illinois, formed in 2018.
- They offer a unique Pediatric Hospital at Home program, a national rarity.
- Their focus on clinical integration and quality improvement sets them apart.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Time Off programs
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Forgiveness
Educational Assistance Program
Company News
He succeeds Ken Haynes, who was recently named executive vice president and chief enterprise services officer for Advocate Health.
Advocate Health has named Steve Smoot, FACHE, as North Carolina and Georgia Division President, effective June 2.
Recently, Advocate Health was proud to launch its Pediatric Hospital at Home, one of the first and only such programs in the nation, supporting Atrium Health Levine Children's in Charlotte.
Now merged with Advocate Aurora to form Advocate Health, it has become the largest provider of hospital-at-home care in the country, serving over 14,000 patients to date.
Eugene A. Woods: Advocate Health invested $50 million to create a new health and wellness center in Milwaukee.