Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Talentify; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist) to provide clinical and non-clinical support, including phlebotomy and patient registration. The role involves drawing blood and handling admission processes.

You will interview patients, verify insurance, document demographics, and assist with payments and pre-certifications. Strong communication and computer skills are essential to ensure accurate records and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CA Phlebotomy Certification CPT-1 required.
• Experience in inpatient/outpatient admissions preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens from outpatients via venipuncture, arterial puncture, or heel-stick.
• Prepare and log blood samples for off-site lab transport.
• Conduct patient/guarantor interviews and explain hospital policies and financial responsibilities.
• Arrange patient admission, receive and interview incoming patients, verify insurance data.
• Process admission paperwork and demographics accurately.
• Identify payor sources and route revenue properly.
• Ensure pre-certification/authorization meets payor requirements.
• Restock phlebotomy departmental supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Communication

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

CA Phlebotomy Certification CPT-1

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The MEDICAL ASSISTANT (PHLEBOTOMIST) provides basic clinical and non-clinical assistance support to patients, including phlebotomy and patient registration. The duties of the MEDICAL ASSISTANT (PHLEBOTOMIST) include, but are not limited to:

• Obtains blood specimens from outpatients as requested. Techniques include arterial puncture, venipuncture, and heel-stick techniques. Prepares and logs blood samples for transportation to off-site laboratory.
• Conducting patient/guarantor interview, explaining hospital policies, patient financial responsibilities and patient / resident rights.
• Arranges patient admission to the facility. Receives and interviews incoming patients or relatives to obtain pertinent data and may verify insurance coverage. Assigns room and coordinates patient’s move to assigned room.
• Typing and processing necessary admission paperwork, ensuring accuracy of all necessary demographic and financial data.
• Identifying payor source for routing of revenue generated during the patient stay.
• Ensuring all pre-certification and/or authorization is obtained to meet individual payor payment authorization protocols.
• Performing pre-admitting counseling and resolution of routine admitting inquiries and problems.
• Restock departmental supplies (phlebotomy) as needed.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• CA Phlebotomy Certification (CPT-1) required
• Previous experience in an inpatient or outpatient admission setting or physician’s office preferred
• Knowledge / experience in patient accounting or with an insurance payor preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
• Proficient computer skills