What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Lab Technician) - Penobscot Pediatrics (Phlebotomists/Lab-trained individuals welcome to apply!) position at Opportunities?
Are you that dynamic Medical Assistant that everyone calls to help with blood draws? Do you get jazzed up about lab and vaccine functions? PCHC’s Penobscot Pediatrics is looking for a Medical Assistant to serve on our lab team! In this role, you’ll promote our mission by modeling superior customer service to our patients in the lab and clinic, playing a crucial role in our overall patient experience. Ready to make a difference? Join our team and be a part of something greater. Apply today! Phlebotomists/Lab-trained individuals are welcome to apply! Phlebotomists/Lab-trained individuals are welcome to apply!
Collaborative culture, career growth opportunities, and much more! Find out more from our current PCHC MAs and Clinical Supervisors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3odqQB-Ykf8
All full-time, externally hired Medical Assistants will receive a $3500 sign on /retention bonus!
Schedule: Full-Time, Schedule TBD (would fall within Monday-Friday, 7am-5:30pm)
Highlights of the position:
- Demonstrates compassion, collaboration, communication, and appropriate clinical judgement in patient care.
- Primarily supports the vaccine room and lab, providing patient-centered care to patients.
- Administers prescribed medications and vaccines under the direction of the provider, including drawing of blood and processing of labs.
- Performs all functions of Medical Assistant role as outlined in PCHC’s Medical Assistant Job Description and Clinical Competency Checklist. Assists with covering the clinical needs of the clinic by providing direct support to the providers as required, including but not limited to:
- Conducts patient chart reviews for pre-visit planning, medication refills, and other clinical requests. Supports clinical desktop work.
- Prepares and rooms patients for examination, treatment, and procedures. Maintains exam rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards.
- Collaborates with clinical and administrative teams to improve the patient experience and lab/clinic processes.
Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:
- Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
- Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
- Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
- Competitive compensation and generous benefits
- PCHC cares for the WHOLE person, offering a broad range of services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Lab & X-Ray, Physical Therapy and Podiatry all within one organization.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Evidence of Medical Assistant training including all the essential job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here in this job description, or MA Certification required.
- Will have up to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
- Initial and maintained Certification is highly encouraged and supported.
Preferred:
- Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants, or
CMA- Certification by the AAMA, or
RMA- Certification by the AMT, or
CCMA- Certification by the NHA.
Or prepared to certify within 60 days of hire.
Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing Recruitment@pchc.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
