Phlebotomist

Greater Boston Urology•Plymouth, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To support U.S Urology Partners by assisting with routine lab procedures and collection of specimens. U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, New Jersey Urology and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.

Requirements

One year of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Responsibilities

Maintains timely flow of patients
Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.
Takes and documents patient histories including medications and drug allergies, height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse
Assists physicians with procedures and collection of specimens
Draws blood, collects urine samples, performs office lab procedures and documents results, and coordinates all specimen requests and reports to and from various laboratories.
Pull charts for lab reports to be reviewed and signed by physicians
Cleans and sterilizes equipment.
Performs quality control measures and documentation.
Prepares and replenishes supplies.
Maintains inventory
Instructs patient regarding preparation for tests.
Provides information and pamphlets
Requests and assists with formal consent when required
Receives and organizes the handling of medication samples, checks expiration dates and disposes outdated medications accordingly
Disposes of contaminated and disposable items
Mails normal PSA result and annual exam reminder cards
Attends required meetings
Participates in professional development activities
Maintains strictest confidentiality
Performs other duties as assigned