Medical Assistant II, & Phlebotomy Technician, Shared Staff
About The Position
Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office, patient-related, and phlebotomy tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Performs phlebotomy and specimen-handling laboratory procedures within the scope of practice to preserve specimen integrity. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The position is full-time, with day shifts of 10 hours and 40 weekly hours. Days of the week are variable, and rotating weekends are required. The role is regular and non-exempt. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The listed pay range is $32.21 to $45.09 per hour; actual starting pay considers factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI).
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
- One year of recent relevant experience.
- Knowledge of the scope of practice for Medical Assistants in California.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Knowledge of clinical protocols for vital signs and normal values for blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
- Knowledge of medical positioning for patients.
- Knowledge of effective teamwork dynamics between front- and back-office staff.
- Sufficient knowledge of medical terminology and English to understand and communicate the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
- Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen-handling procedures within the scope of practice, preserving specimen integrity.
- Help maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department.
- Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
- Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
- Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
