Medical Assistant II & Phlebotomy Technician, Urgent Care

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

6d•$32 - $45

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, preserving specimen integrity. Applies education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines. The role is regular, full-time, non-exempt, and offers a pay range of $32.21 to $45.09 per hour. Starting pay considers factors including 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; must present diploma 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 members of the patient care team.
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care.
Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen-handling laboratory procedures within the phlebotomy scope of practice.
Preserve specimen integrity during specimen handling.
Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Handle hazardous drugs as required, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.