Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist

Responsibilities

• Locate patients and obtain accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures.
• Triage patients and assess medical condition; prepare patients for physicals and medical treatment by physicians and nurses.
• Electronically order lab, X-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
• Notify nurse and/or physician when patient is ready for exam, communicate symptoms, and relay questions about lab or X-ray needs.
• Assist nurses and physicians with various patient treatment and care tasks.
• Handle physician and nurse requests with respect and timeliness.
• Sterilize and set up instruments.
• Wash, dry, fold, and restock laundry; maintain cleanliness of washing machine and dryer lint trap.
• Receive and store supplies; restock treatment rooms as needed.
• Report to charge nurse before leaving at the end of the shift.
• Follow ancillary guidelines from charge nurse, nurse supervisor, DMS, and physician.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment area and complete biological cleanup according to OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments.
• Participate in maintenance assignments as necessary and directed.
• Understand and use the electronic medical record system.
• Attend staff meetings scheduled by nurse supervisor or DMS.
• Operate, use, and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.
• Complete assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within shift.
• Be available to assist as needed; breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted.
• Foster teamwork and ensure a positive and professional atmosphere.
• Provide positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions.
• Perform all duties as assigned.

• Employee 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 (approximately 4-7 hours at a time).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks at one time.
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Salary Range: $18.75 - $21.25, depending on experience.

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(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)