Cert Phleb Tech/Medical Assistant II (Per Diem)

NorthBay Health • Fairfield, CA

10d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the CPT / MAII, collects and prepares lab samples for transport to reference laboratories. Registers patients and enters requisition into electronic medical record. Facilitates the flow of information into and out of the lab by interacting with the public, using computer systems, delivering reports and answering phones and processes mail. Is responsible for providing direct patient care in support of a provider in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. Administer medications upon authorization and supervision of a physician. Distribution of staff and patients may require reassignment to other nursing areas.

Requirements

• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• Medical Assistant II (MAII) certification
• Ability to interpret physician orders
• Accurate computer entry and manual requisition of lab requests
• Proficiency in obtaining specimens using approved methods
• Correct patient identification and specimen/requisition verification
• Maintenance of permanent record files and laboratory logs
• Prompt and courteous phone answering
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Appropriate and prompt preparation of specimens for transport
• Inventory management and supply ordering
• Willingness to attend staff meetings and inservices for skill improvement
• Ability to perform duties of Clerk/File/Computer Clerk or Courier when assigned
• Processing of Microbiology specimens, stamping requisitions, and planting specimens
• Active participation in QI activities
• Provision of direct patient care according to policies and procedures
• Preparation of patients for providers, including vital signs and clinical data collection
• Administration of medications (oral, injections, nebulizer treatments)
• Ensuring smooth operation of provider's office practice
• Assisting provider and/or performing procedures within scope of practice
• Documentation of patient encounters according to nursing policies
• Review of preventative guidelines and patient status
• Anticipation of Health Education material needs
• Assisting provider with follow-up on abnormal results or ongoing problems
• Scheduling patients for procedures and providing educational materials
• Professional demeanor in appearance and attitude
• Willingness to float to other areas as needed
• Provision of specific treatments under physician direction

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Appropriately interprets physician orders.
• Completes computer entry or manual requisition of lab requests accurately.
• Uses approved methods to obtain all specimens in a timely manner with minimal inconvenience or discomfort to the patient.
• Meticulously identifies patients correctly and accepts only properly labeled specimens and requisitions.
• Maintains permanent record files and laboratory logs.
• Answers the phone in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and assists in the general cleanliness of the laboratory.
• Prepares specimens for transport to reference labs appropriately and promptly.
• Keeps an inventory and prepares orders for supplies.
• Seeks to continually improve job skills by attending staff meetings and inservices.
• Performs the duties of the Clerk/File/Computer Clerk or Courier when assigned.
• Processes specimens for Microbiology, stamps in requisitions and plants specimens on appropriate media promptly.
• Actively participates in QI activities.
• Provides direct patient care according to area assigned, per organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepares patient for provider including vital signs and collection of clinical data.
• Administers medications to patients, including, oral, injections, and nebulizer treatments from approved list as ordered by provider.
• Ensures smooth operation of the provider’s office practice.
• Assists provider and/or performs procedures in assigned area within scope of practice.
• Documents patient encounters according to nursing policies.
• Reviews preventative guidelines, patient status regarding these guidelines and arranges for appropriate follow-up.
• Anticipates need for appropriate Health Education material.
• Assists provider to ensure follow-up on abnormal results or ongoing problems.
• Schedules patients for procedures and provides educational materials as necessary.
• Presents a professional demeanor in appearance and attitude.
• Floats to other areas as needed.
• Under the direction of physician, provides specific treatments in accordance with nursing procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed