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 medical plans of care. Performs phlebotomy and specimen-handling procedures within the scope of practice, preserving specimen integrity. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain cooperation and confidence from patients, their support groups, and healthcare providers. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as part of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering them in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with varied shifts, eight-hour shifts, variable days, and weekend requirements on Saturday and Sunday.
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 and normal values for vital signs, including 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, patient-related, and phlebotomy tasks supporting 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 procedures within the scope of practice while preserving specimen integrity.
- Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
- Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, in accordance with 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
