Medical Assistant II & Phlebotomy Technician
About The Position
Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams by performing back-office, patient-related, and phlebotomy tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Performs phlebotomy and specimen-handling procedures within the scope of practice to preserve specimen integrity. Uses education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their support groups, and other healthcare providers. This is a limited-term, fixed-term position for 26 weeks. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with 10-hour shifts on variable days Monday through Friday; weekend requirements include Saturday and Sunday. The shift is listed as day/evening.
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 supporting patient care.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen-handling procedures within the scope of practice and preserve 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 the confidence and cooperation of patients, their support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package; the posting states benefits are available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
