Clinical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Rocking Horse Community Health Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

PTO 4 weeks/year

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rocking Horse Community Health Center in Springfield, OH, seeks a Clinical Assistant/Phlebotomist to join the Pediatric Clinical area. The role includes obtaining vital signs, taking patient history, and updating the EHR, with proficiency in blood draws on children under age two.

A certificate in medical assisting or phlebotomy is required, along with a high school diploma. The position is full-time and located at the South Limestone location in Springfield.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate in medical assisting or phlebotomy from an accredited program required.
• Experience drawing blood from pediatric patients preferred.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient flow in the Pediatric Clinical area.
• Obtain vitals, medical history and update the EHR as needed.
• Perform blood draws on children under 2 years old.
• Perform routine tests as required to prepare for patient visits with the medical team.

Skills

Vital signs proficiency

Pediatric phlebotomy

EMR knowledge

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma

Certificate in medical assisting or phlebotomy

Tools

EMR software

Job description

We are seeking a Pediatric Clinical Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our team!Rocking Horse Community Health Center (RHCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides healthcare services to some of the area’s most vulnerable populations in the Clark and Madison County areas.This position works primarily in our Pediatric Clinical area maintaining an efficient flow of patients through the clinical area, obtaining vital signs, patient medical history and making updates as needed in the EHR system. The candidate for the position must be proficient and comfortable conducting blood draws on children under the age of 2 years old. Also, can perform routine tests as required to prepare for the patient’s visit with the medical team.As a full-time employee, you will be offered Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Company paid life, LTD insurance, and the potential to earn and accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO per year along with 10 paid holidays.RHCHC is located within walking distance of downtown Springfield OH, which offers a wonderful variety of locally owned & operated eateries, bakeries & coffee shops. Springfield is centrally located between Dayton & Columbus, which offers a high quality of life, and low cost of living in Southwestern Ohio. Clark County has excellent school systems and is home to Clark State College and Wittenberg University.To apply for and learn more about our mission driven organization, please visit our website @ www.rockinghorsecenter.org. All inquiries are confidential.Position Info:Position Title: Clinical Assistant/PhlebotomistPrimary Service Center: Springfield, OH (South Limestone location)FLSA Status: Hourly – Non-Exempt positionWork Hours: Full-time positionEducation Requirements:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Must have certificate of completion from an accredited program in either medical assisting or phlebotomy is required.Proficient in blood draws on children under the age of 2 years old.Knowledge of injection levels, procedures, universal precautions and blood borne pathogens is required.Previous experience in a patient care setting is required.Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Graduate of an accredited program in either medical assisting or phlebotomy is required.Previous experience in a patient care setting is required.Knowledge of EMR systems is required.Competency/position requirements:Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Must possess a current Ohio driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.Language skills:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively communicate information one-on-one and small group situations to patients, families, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Ability to compute ratios and percentages.Computer skills:Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products including electronic health record systems.Physical Demands/Working Conditions:Regular and continuous physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting patients.Employees must possess the ability to speak, listen, and see including close vision, distance vision color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Employees may be required to work extended periods of time at a video terminal display.Exposure to viruses, disease and infection from patients in the working environment will occur.Employees may experience challenging situations in working with patients from various social, economic, emotional, and/or ethnic backgrounds, with some having experiences including neglect, abuse and/or trauma.Employees will be scheduled based on operational need.