Phlebotomist-Medical Assistant

Community Medical Group; Florida City (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Medical Group in Florida City seeks a Phlebotomist-Medical Assistant to perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, record vital signs, and enter information into the EHR.

You will verify demographics, assist with vaccines, apply vaccines, and support physicians while maintaining HIPAA/OSHA compliance; HS diploma and professional certifications required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited organization.
• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited organization.

Responsibilities

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Collect fluid or tissue samples using appropriate collection procedures.
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture.
• Enter patient and specimen information into the EHR.
• Take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, respiration) on each visit and document.
• Provide vaccines as needed.
• Verify demographics and medical insurance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

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Phlebotomist-Medical Assistant

Full Time Clerical Florida City Pediatrics, Florida City, FL, US

Duties and Responsibilities

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Collect fluid or tissue samples using appropriate collection procedures.
• Take blood tests and submit them to the Laboratory Company.
• Provide service in accordance with reimbursement, ethical and legal guidelines.
• Inform the physician and other related personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and or physical changes.
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture.
• Dispose of contaminated sharps in accordance with applicable laws, standards and policies.
• Enter patient and specimen information into EHR.
• Write daily notes according to the Federal and State guidelines.
• Communicate with the MD regarding patient’s status, obtaining additional orders if necessary.
• Ensure that all HIPAA/OSHA standards are in compliance.
• Assume responsibilities for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her knowledge through educational programs, attendance to workshops and conferences to keep all certifications up to date.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguards on all patient-related information and Medical Facility operational data.
• Complete order status
• Perform medical Assistant duties such as, but not limited to:
• Taking vital signs, blood pressure, temperature and respiration on each visit. Documenting those vital signs in the medical
  records.
• Verify demographics and medical insurance.
• Apply vaccines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a phlebotomy certification from an accredited organization.
• Must hold a Medical Assistant certification from an accredited organization.