Medical Clinic Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant performs venipunctures and collects other specimens for clinical laboratory testing, and may be required to function as a laboratory courier. Most importantly, the Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant must ensure that appropriate specimens are collected from the proper patients, as well as work effectively with a variety of patients, including but not limited to, critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric and outpatients in numerous settings. The position requires substantial accuracy in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, preservation, transportation and pre-test processing. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Some college with courses in a health or science-related field preferred.
• Training in computer, basic office equipment, and medical terminology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Prior phlebotomy experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from a Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification from an approved agency is preferred.
• BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• De-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and collect specimens for clinical laboratory testing.
• Function as a laboratory courier when required.
• Ensure appropriate specimens are collected from the proper patients.
• Work effectively with a variety of patients including critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric, and outpatients.
• Maintain accuracy in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, preservation, transportation, and pre-test processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED