What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist position at CompDrug?
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
CompDrug has an immediate opportunity for a patient centered Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist whose responsibilities include specimen collection, diagnostic testing and patient assistance. This is a great opportunity to work with a collaborative team of medical providers, nurses, counselors and medical registration staff.
The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with others, and a strong sense of compassion. This position requires phlebotomy experience, solid computer skills along with flexibility. The core schedule for this position is 5:45 am – 1:15 pm Monday – Friday; 5:45 am – 9:30 am one – two Saturdays per month.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for assisting Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses in providing care to behavioral health and addiction patients under general supervision.
Duties
- Supports patient care by facilitating CompDrug’s Specimen collection processes for urine, salvia, blood collection and breathalyzer. This includes observed urine collection as needed. Reporting suspected falsification of a specimen
- Follows chain of custody procedures
- Processes and assembles specimen collection
- Provides instructions to patients on how to provide urine, breath and saliva specimens
- Provides care and customer service to CompDrug patients in an empathic, trauma informed manner while maintaining boundaries
- Administers diagnostic procedures within defined scope, for example blood draws, pregnancy tests, electrocardiograms
- Escorts patients to exam room, obtain vitals, status/history update and relevant screening questions
- Supports the maintenance of medical and toxicology supply inventory. Ensures supply areas are stocked and inventory ordered as needed.
- Updates and maintains patient records in the electronic health record and the Central Registry
- Completes prior authorizations in collaboration with providers
- Answers phone calls and provides other administrative support to the medical staff
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment
- Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to established privacy practices in compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- Maintains job knowledge by participating in required continuing educational opportunities
- Maintains certification and continuing education
- Regular and timely attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Work Experience
Requirements
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- Medical Assistant work experience or completion of medical assistant training program required.
- Previous experience as a phlebotomist
- CPR certification required within 1 year of employment.
- Previous toxicology specimen collection experience preferred.
- Previous experience in a fast paced, high volume clinic setting. Mental Health or addiction experience preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with a high level of initiative.
- Solid computer skills, including experience with electronic health record and Microsoft office.
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals in sometimes stressful situations.
- Ability to bring empathy and compassion to a vulnerable population while maintaining boundaries.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to meet the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Will be required to sit, walk, stand. Use fingers to manipulate, handle, feel and control items and equipment. Reach with hands and arms. Must be able to see, read, write, and interpret items from reports. Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
Education
Vocational/technical school degree.
Qualified individuals may apply online at compdrug.org. We are drug free workplace.
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