Medical Assistant II, Phlebotomy Technician

Sutter Health•Elk Grove, CA

20h•$32 - $45

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 laboratory procedures and specimen handling within the scope of the phlebotomy field, 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. The role is full-time, with 8-hour shifts scheduled Monday through Friday. The listed shift is day/evening, and weekend requirements are every weekend. The position is regular and non-exempt, with 30 weekly hours. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Board of California requirements for Medical Assistants.
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.
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 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 laboratory procedures and specimen handling 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.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with applicable guidelines.