Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech

Sutter Health; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in Elk Grove, CA seeks a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician to provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team. You will perform back-office tasks, phlebotomy, specimen handling, and help implement the medical plan of care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program, CPTI certification and BLS, with about 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (diploma within 90 days).
• CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office, patient-related, and phlebotomy tasks.
• Help implement the medical plan of care and ensure workflow efficiency.
• Handle specimen collection and maintain specimen integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Vital signs protocols

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing a variety of back office, patient-related and phlebotomy tasks supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Performs laboratory procedures in phlebotomy and specimen handling to preserve specimen integrity that are in the scope of practice for the phlebotomy field of work. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Other: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

1 year of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of scope of practice for Medical Assistants in the State of California.

Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.

Knowledge of clinical protocols for vital signs.

Knowledge of normal values for vital signs (Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respirations, Temperature).

Knowledge of medical positioning for patients.

Knowledge of effective teamwork dynamics between front and back office staff.

Sufficient knowledge of medical terminology and the English language, to understand and communicate in a reasonable manner, the duties of the position.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

12

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Saturday, Sunday

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

36

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $32.21 to $45.09 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.