What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant - Part-time position at Avamere?
Phlebotomist:
Status: Part-time
Schedule: Tuesday (8 hours) and M/W/F - 4 hours
Location: Queen Anne Healthcare - 2717 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Perks & Highlights:
- Queen Anne Healthcare has the lowest turnover at Avamere at less than 25%!
- Stable nursing leadership with a DNS of 25 year tenure
- Recently celebrated our Deficiency-Free Annual Survey!
- Conveniently located Downtown Seattle next to Fremont Bridge and close to I-5
- Contracted affiliations with Harborview Medical Center and the University of Washington
- Food provided on the job
- ORCA bus passes and "good to go" toll and tunnel feed are paid by us!
Responsibilities:
- The primary purpose of this position is to draw blood, fill out requisition forms, drive the samples to the lab (mileage reimbursement included)
- Calling in orders
- Assisting in pharmacy orders and retrieving medical records.
- Speaking with patient families as directed
- Data entry
- Contacting facilities and physician offices for patient status, needs and coordination of care
- Patient Contact; vitals, weight, blood pressure, checking pulse.
- Locating patients in advance of physician visit
- Medical billing; insurance authorizations, communication with entities
- Conduct blood draws
- Complete requisition forms
- Deliver tests to the lab
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be a licensed Certified Medical Assistant in this state.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Knowledge of the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols and terms relative to the administration of medications.
- Work positively with staff to coordinate care and physician work flow
- Must speak, read, and write English fluently
- Must have an active CPR/BLS certification
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
