Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech
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 department workflows 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 families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The position is a limited-term, fixed-term role with a day shift schedule. The schedule is 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with variable days Monday through Friday and weekend requirements.
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 to support 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 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
