Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc. in Scott Township seeks a Full-Time Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant.

The ideal candidate will hold a Phlebotomy Certification or have at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience and will be comfortable with back office duties such as rooming patients, taking vitals, injections, and triage when needed. The role offers a competitive starting hourly wage, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a generous company-match 401k.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certification or 2+ years phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program; MA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam/treatment rooms and record initial data including vitals.
• Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by physician.
• Assist with back-office duties: rooming patients, triage, scheduling tests, and chart management.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and support clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Assistant

Patient care

Injections

Vital signs

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Preferred Primary Care Physicians currently has a fantastic opening for a Full-Time Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant for our office located in Scott Township! The successful candidate will hold a Phlebotomy Certification or have at least 2 years' experience with phlebotomy blood draws. The successful candidate MUST be agreeable to also completing back office medical assistant duties that include rooming patients, vitals, injections, and triage when a need arises in the medical office.

Come join the PPCP Team for a highly competitive starting hourly wage, some of the BEST medical benefits around that include medical, dental, vision, and an extremely generous company-match 401k retirement program. PPCP is committed to providing a positive environment and a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Monday-Friday day schedule!

General Purpose of the Phlebotomist Position: Responsible for assisting physicians and nurses with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. May assist with appointment scheduling and electronic chart management.

Phlebotomist Essential Functions:

• Escorts patients to and from exam or treatment rooms as appropriate. Records all patient data prior to the physician or nurse seeing the patient. This includes vital signs, height and weight, allergies, medications, chief complaint, reason for visit, etc.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as directed by the physician.
• Answers and returns patient phone calls as directed. Is responsible for contacting pharmacies for prescriptions or may answer patient telephone calls for referrals. May handle other patient telephone calls as directed by the physician, nurse or Office Manager.
• Obtains all necessary patient record information, lab data, diagnostics, consults, etc. as required by the physician or nurse for assessment of the patient's medical status.
• Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed in accordance with OSHA and universal safety precautions
• Assists with exams and procedures as requested.
• Assists with scheduling tests, procedures or appointments to follow-up on test results
• Prepares, maintains and stocks exam and treatment rooms. Orders supplies as needed.
• Obtains new patient information and any test results.
• Assists with administrative duties such as typing, faxing, reception duties, etc.
• Processes instruments and equipment as needed.
• Informs physician of patient reschedule or no-shows.
• Assists with delegated patient education activities including but not limited to distributing educational literature, etc.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the physician, nurse or office manager.

Education:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant. Three (3) years of medical assistant experience in a medical practice setting preferred, however open to new graduate applicants.

About Us:

At Preferred Primary Care Physicians, preferred health care is simply our standard. Our practice was established in 1995 when a group of dedicated physicians in the South Hills came together for one common purpose: to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Their ingenuity and expertise laid the foundation for our independently owned practice, which now operates out of more than 20 locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our elevated level of service is supported by our team-based approach, comprehensive clinical programs, and state-of-the-art outpatient centers. From providing general primary care to managing chronic conditions, we give all of our patients the preferential treatment they deserve.

Please visit our website www.ppcp.org for more info about our company.