Medical Assistant​/Phlebotomist

Position

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Columbus, OH

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Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist responsibilities include specimen collection, diagnostic testing and patient assistance. This is a great opportunity to work with a collaborative team of medical providers, nurses, counselors and medical registration staff.

The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with others, and a strong sense of compassion. This position requires phlebotomy experience, solid computer skills along with flexibility. The core schedule for this position is 5:45 am – 2:15 pm Monday – Friday; 5:45 am – 9:30 am one – two Saturdays per month.

• Facilitates specimen collection (urine, saliva, blood, breathalyzer), including observed collections and reporting suspected tampering.
• Follows chain of custody and prepares specimens for processing.
• Provides clear instructions to patients for specimen collection.
• Delivers compassionate, trauma-informed care while maintaining professional boundaries in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
• Performs medical procedures (e.g., phlebotomy, pregnancy tests, EKGs) within scope of practice.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms; collects vitals, history updates, and completes screenings.
• Maintains and restocks medical and toxicology supplies; monitors inventory and places orders as needed.
• Accurately updates patient records in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Assists with prior authorizations.
• Answers phones and provides administrative support to medical staff.
• Ensures a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.
• Protects patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Completes required training, maintains certifications, and pursues continuing education.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in initial and periodic compliance processes.

• Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred
• Phlebotomy certification or prior experience and competence in phlebotomy
• Medical Assistant work experience or completion of medical assistant training program required.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Mental Health or addiction experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a high level of initiative.
• Solid computer skills, including experience with electronic health record and Microsoft office.
• Ability to bring empathy and compassion to a vulnerable population while maintaining boundaries.

Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
1) Sit, walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment;
2) Reach with hands and arms;
3) Talk and hear;
4) See and be able to read, and write;
5) Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in person in an outpatient clinic setting. Role may occasionally require walking across a busy street to other campus buildings.

Vocational/technical school degree.

Qualified individuals may apply online . We are drug free workplace.

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