Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Patient First; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Patient First is hiring at our Chester, VA center for a clinical support role. You will locate patients, triage and obtain vital signs, and assist Nurses and Physicians with patient care.

Responsibilities include ordering labs, updating the EMR, and maintaining a clean treatment area. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of clinical experience preferred, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 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 (4–7 hours)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills
• Prioritize multiple tasks
• Willingness to work at any center in emergencies

Responsibilities

• Locate patients and obtain vital signs
• Triage patients and prepare for exams by physicians and nurses
• Order labs, x-ray, and supplies electronically
• Notify nurse/physician when ready for exam and relay symptoms
• Assist nurses and physicians with patient care
• Sterilize and set up instruments
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas and equipment
• Use EMR system
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
• Foster teamwork and provide warm, friendly service
• Understand and perform all duties as assigned

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Lifting 50 pounds

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR classes attendance

1 year clinical experience preferred

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;
• Electronically ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when 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;
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry. Maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
• Reporting to Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, Director of Medical Support (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;
• Participating in maintenance assignments as necessary and as directed;
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
• 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 (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:

• Employee 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 4-7 hours at a time);
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
• Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks at one time;
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Salary Range: $18.75 - $21.25, 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)