Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following: * Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;

• Electronically ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when patient is ready for exam while

communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs; * Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;

• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry. Maintaining the cleanliness

of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;

• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
• Reporting to Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse

Supervisor, Director of Medical Support (DMS), and Physician;

• Adhering to established policies and procedures;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological

cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;

• Participating in maintenance assignments as necessary and as directed;
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned

shift; * Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations);

• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee must be 18 years of age or older;
• Minimum typing experience;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s

office preferred;

• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4-7 hours

at a time);

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
• Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks at one time;
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or

reduction of work. Salary Range: $18.75 - $21.25, depending on experience. Benefits and Other Compensation:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement

Plan (with employer match) • Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank

• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and

immediate family • Bonuses include:

• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)