What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Clinic Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Cowan Road Clinic position at Singing River Health System?
Position Overview
The Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant performs venipunctures and collects other specimens for clinical laboratory testing, and may be required to function as a laboratory courier. Most importantly, the Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant must ensure that appropriate specimens are collected from the proper patients, as well as work effectively with a variety of patients, including but not limited to, critically ill, trauma, newborn, geriatric and outpatients in numerous settings. The position requires substantial accuracy in patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, preservation, transportation and pre-test processing. Expectationis for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River HealthSystem procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governingguidance and publications for health care employees.
DISCLAIMER : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Education :
High School graduate or equivalent required; some college with courses in a health or science-related field preferred. Training in computer, basic office equipment and medical terminology preferred.
License : N / A
Certification :
Certification from a Medical Assistant Program preferred. Current Phlebotomy certification from an approved agency is preferred. Accepted certifications :
- AAH (American Allied Health Association)
- ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification);
- APA (American Phlebotomy Association);
- AMT (American Medical Technologists); OR
- NHA (National Health Career Association).
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and / or transfer.
Experience :
Minimum of one (1) year Medical Assistant experience is preferred. Prior phlebotomy experience generally required; however, on the job training is provided.
Reports to :
Practice Manager, under the direction of the Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or LPN responsible for patient care management.
Supervises : N / A
Physical Demands :
Work is moderately active : involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using repetitive motions : substantial movements of the wrists, hands and / or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard copier and 10key.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms / printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions : substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Mental Demands :
Keen mental faculties to perform data collection and specimen collection. Must demonstrate communications / speaking / enunciation skills to receive and provide information in person and by telephone. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties / assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Special Demands :
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (, telephone, fax, etc.) Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
