Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Patient First; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Leave & TTO

Overtime & Holiday pay

Discounted care

Job summary

Patient First in Chantilly, VA is seeking staff to assist with patient triage, vital signs, and preparation for exams and treatments. You will support Physicians and Nurses, operate the EMR, and handle lab orders and phlebotomy as needed.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work at any center during staffing emergencies. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum typing experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (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.

Responsibilities

• Locating patients, obtaining vital signs, triaging patients, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment.
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system.
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
• Notifying Nurse/Physician when patient is ready for exam and communicating symptoms and questions about labs or x-ray needs.
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with patient care and treatment.
• Handling requests with respect and in a timely manner.
• Performing lab duties as assigned.
• Performing phlebotomy procedures.
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments.
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms.
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving the shift.
• Following ancillary guidelines set by Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician.
• Adhering to policies and procedures.
• Maintaining cleanliness of treatment area and OSHA-related duties.
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining machines.
• Attending staff meetings.
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment.
• Completing checklists and Policy Manager tasks within shift.
• Being available to assist as needed during breaks or meals for patient care or center operations.
• Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
• Providing warm, friendly service in all interactions.
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Listening

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Performing lab duties as assigned;
• Performing phlebotomy procedures;
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
• Adhering to established policies and procedures;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
• Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations;
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be 18 years of age or older;
• Minimum typing experience;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred;
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (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.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00, depending on experience.

Benefits And Other Compensation

• 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, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Bonuses include:
• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)