Medical Assistant II and Phlebotomy Technician

Quick Facts

• Limited term (26 weeks)
• Non-Exempt; 30 weekly hours; varied shift
• Weekend requirements: Saturday and Sunday
• Pay range: $32.21–$45.09 per hour

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office, patient-related, and phlebotomy tasks that support high-quality patient care. Assists with smooth patient and department workflow and helps the patient care team implement the medical plan of care. Performs phlebotomy and specimen handling laboratory procedures to preserve specimen integrity within the phlebotomy scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support back-office and patient care workflow
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care
• Perform phlebotomy and laboratory specimen handling to preserve specimen integrity
• Follow clinical protocols for vital signs and document/communicate results
• Use medical terminology and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be provided within 90 days
• CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Knowledge of California Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Knowledge of clinical protocols for vital signs and normal vital sign values (blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)
• Knowledge of proper patient positioning
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Sufficient English and medical terminology knowledge to understand and communicate duties
• Available to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Benefits

Benefits available

Safety / Compliance Note

Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 requirements.