Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Patient First•Virginia Beach, VA

5d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist) supports Physicians and Nurses in patient care. The role includes locating and triaging patients, obtaining vital signs, assessing patients’ conditions, preparing them for examinations and treatment, communicating patient symptoms and needs, performing phlebotomy and other assigned laboratory duties, and assisting with treatment and care. The Medical Assistant uses the electronic medical record system and operates and maintains medical and office equipment as trained. Additional duties include ordering and storing supplies, restocking and maintaining treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, maintaining cleanliness and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, and handling laundry. The Medical Assistant follows established policies and ancillary guidelines, completes assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks during the shift, attends scheduled staff meetings, and reports to the Charge Nurse before leaving. The position requires a professional, friendly approach, teamwork, and availability to assist with patient care and center operations as needed.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Minimum typing experience.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long 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 due to 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, obtain accurate vital signs using visual and auditory measures, triage and assess patients, and prepare them for physicals and medical treatment.
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 cleanliness of the treatment area and complete biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines; perform other maintenance assignments as directed.
Wash, dry, fold, and restock laundry, and maintain the cleanliness of 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.
Understand and perform all duties as assigned.

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, and 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.