Medical Assistant II & Phlebotomy Technician
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 maintain smooth patient and department workflows 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 the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. This is a limited-term position lasting 26 weeks. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule is 10-hour shifts on variable days, Monday through Friday, with weekend requirements on Saturday and Sunday. The job shift is listed as day/evening. Benefits are offered.
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 (BLS) Healthcare Provider 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.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient-care team members.
- Perform back-office, patient-related, and phlebotomy tasks to support 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, preserving specimen integrity.
- Use patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
