Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

About this role

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following: • Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses; • Understanding and using the electronic medical record system; • Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed; • Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs; • Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care; • Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner; • Performing lab duties as assigned; • Performing phlebotomy procedures; • Sterilizing and setting up instruments; • Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed; • Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift; • Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician; • Adhering to established policies and procedures; • Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed; • Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap; • Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS; • Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained; • Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift; • Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations; • Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere; • Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions; • Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: • Must be 18 years of age or older; • Minimum typing experience; • High school graduate or equivalent; • Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred; • Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system; • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time); • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; • Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills; • Ability to prioritize and multitask; • Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00, depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation: • Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents • Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance • Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 40 1(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match) • Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank • Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked • Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family • Bonuses include:      - Recruitment bonus      - Patient Care Performance bonus  (center employees only)      - Weekend bonus (center employees only)

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