What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Maryland Primary Care Physicians?
Family Practice office in Bowie, MD has an opening for a Certified Phlebotomist. Must have strong phlebotomy experience, excellent communication/customer service skills and be detail oriented. Pediatric experience is a plus. Proficient with computers/EMR, diagnostic patient care and clinical admin procedures a must. Responsible for triage, admin work and back-office duties. MUST be a Certified Phlebotomist.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products.
- Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients as directed by physician and following medical practice protocols related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality. Conducts laboratory tests on specimens. Enters data into computer.
- Responsible for triage, admin work and back-office duties.
- Assists donor before, during, and after donation. Instructs on urine collection procedures.
- Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
- Inventories supplies and places orders to ensure adequate supplies for procedures.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical vocational institution with phlebotomy course diploma.
Experience: Minimum one year of phlebotomy experience. Medical practice experience helpful.
Other Requirements: ASCP, AMT, ASPT, NAHP, NCCT, or NHA required; certification as medical assistant preferred but not required, but helpful. Current CPR certificate.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques.
- Knowledge of clinic protocols and policies.
Skills:
- Skill in performing efficient and effective draws.
- Skill in conducting cooperative interactions with patients and staff.
Abilities:
- Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to instructions.
- Ability to coordinate eye–hand movements to ensure patient comfort during blood draws.
Equipment Operated: Blood draw equipment including syringes, tubes, bandages, and other appropriate supplies.
Work Environment: Performs duties in medical exam/procedure rooms. Exposure to communicable diseases, sharp instruments, bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals.
Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves standing six to eight hours per day, walking, bending, and reaching. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies and equipment and help with patient transport and transfer. Occasional stress when dealing with priorities and anxious patients.
MMR and Flu vaccinations required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26
