Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Patient First•Chantilly, VA

12d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist) supports patient care by locating patients, obtaining vital signs, triaging and assessing patients, and preparing them for physical examinations and treatment by physicians and nurses. The role also performs phlebotomy and other assigned laboratory duties, assists clinical staff with patient treatment, and uses the electronic medical record system. The position includes maintaining treatment areas and equipment, sterilizing instruments, handling supplies and laundry, completing assigned checklists and policy tasks, and following established policies and OSHA biological-cleanup guidelines. The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with the care team, communicates patient symptoms and needs, and provides positive, professional service. Breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted to support patient care or center operations, and the employee may be required to work at any center during staffing or center emergencies or reductions in work.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Minimum typing experience.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Willingness to work at any center when needed because of a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office is preferred.

Responsibilities

Locate patients and obtain accurate vital signs using visual and auditory measures.
Triage patients, assess their medical condition, and prepare them for physicals and medical treatment by physicians and nurses.
Understand and use the electronic medical record system.
Order laboratory, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
Notify the nurse and/or physician when a patient is ready for examination, communicate symptoms, and relay questions about laboratory or x-ray needs.
Assist nurses and physicians with patient treatment and care, and respond respectfully and promptly to their requests.
Perform assigned laboratory duties and phlebotomy procedures.
Sterilize and set up instruments.
Receive and store supplies and restock treatment rooms as needed.
Report to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift.
Follow ancillary guidelines and established policies and procedures.
Maintain treatment-area cleanliness and complete biological cleanup according to OSHA guidelines, along with other assigned maintenance.
Wash, dry, fold, and restock laundry; maintain the washing machine and dryer lint trap.
Attend staff meetings scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS.
Operate, use, and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.
Complete assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift.
Remain available to assist as needed, including when breaks or mealtimes are interrupted for patient care or center operations.
Foster teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere, and provide warm, friendly service in all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work at any center as needed due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Disability, life, and long-term care insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending accounts.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid Annual Leave.
Volunteer Time Off Pay.
Bereavement Leave.
Emergency Leave Bank.
Overtime pay.
Holiday pay.
Double-time compensation for holidays worked.
Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family.
Recruitment bonus.
Patient Care Performance bonus for center employees.
Weekend bonus for center employees.