Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Patient First•Carytown, MO

8d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist) supports patient care by preparing patients for examinations and treatment, assisting nurses and physicians, performing assigned laboratory duties and phlebotomy procedures, and helping maintain treatment areas and equipment. The role uses an electronic medical record system and communicates patient symptoms and relevant questions to clinical staff. The position also includes ordering and stocking supplies, sterilizing instruments, completing biological cleanup and laundry duties, attending scheduled staff meetings and training, and completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks. Employees are expected to follow established policies and ancillary guidelines, support center operations when needed, and foster a positive, professional atmosphere through warm and friendly service. Breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted to provide necessary patient care or maintain center operations. Employees may be asked to work at any center because of staffing or center emergencies or a reduction in work.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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 treatment.
Understand and use the electronic medical record system.
Order laboratory, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
Notify nurses and/or physicians when patients are 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 to their requests respectfully and promptly.
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 in accordance with OSHA guidelines, along with other assigned maintenance tasks.
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 during the assigned shift.
Be 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 when required because of 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 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.