Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist)

Patient First Virginia Beach, VA, US

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;
Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the 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;
Performing lab duties as assigned;
Performing phlebotomy procedures;
Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, 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;
Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
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, as 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:

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 to 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 multitask;
Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

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