Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

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:

• Discounted Medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify)

• Paid Annual Leave, Overtime Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked

• Bonuses include:

• Recruitment bonus

• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)

• Weekend bonus (center employees only)