Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech

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

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a role providing clinical and clerical support, including back-office tasks and phlebotomy, to assist the patient care team in delivering high-quality care.

The position requires CA Medical Assistant program completion with diploma within 90 days, CPTI phlebotomy certification, and BLS. One year of relevant experience preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift, on-site role in California.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma within 90 days.
• CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I.
• BLS Healthcare Provider required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams, performing back office and phlebotomy duties.
• Maintains specimen integrity and proper handling for laboratory procedures within phlebotomy scope.
• Supports implementation of the medical plan of care and facilitates smooth patient workflow within the department.
• Demonstrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain cooperation from patients and family.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

Job description

About this job

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; Saturday, Sunday

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.