Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist - Scott Township , PA

Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive hourly wage

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous company-match 401k retirement program

Company 401k match

Mon-Fri day schedule

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in patient care and carry out essential administrative tasks. Candidates must possess a Phlebotomy Certification or have at least two years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a generous retirement plan. A positive work environment and Monday-Friday schedule add to the appeal.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with phlebotomy blood draws.
• Ability to assist with back office medical assistant duties.
• Experience in a medical practice setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with patient care.
• Record patient data and vital signs.
• Administer injections as directed.
• Obtain blood specimens from patients.
• Perform administrative duties such as typing and reception.
• Prepare, maintain and stock exam rooms and supplies.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with administrative duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy Certification

Patient Care

Clerical Tasks

Injections

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistant

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.

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