Experienced Phlebotomist and Primary Care Medical Assistant

The Medical Centre of Lehigh Acres

Experienced Phlebotomist and Primary Care Medical Assistant

Lehigh Acres, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Free uniforms

    Benefits/Perks

    Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00p,

    Competitive Compensation

    Benefit package includes paid vacations, holidays

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Certified Medical Phlebotomist and Medical Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will gather and document information about patients for their doctors’ visits. Responsibilities include printing lab reports, completing summaries of treatment sessions, charting doctor’s appointments, creating labs and imaging orders, creating and processing prescriptions authorizations, DME orders, long term process, referrals all under provider supervision and operating electronic health records. Phlebotomist duties: Verifying patient identity: Ensuring they have the correct patient before drawing blood.

    Explaining the procedure: Informing the patient about the process and answering any questions they may have.

    Preparing the site: Cleaning and sterilizing the area from which blood will be drawn.

    Performing venipuncture: Skillfully inserting a needle into a vein to collect blood samples.

    Labeling and handling samples: Properly labeling blood tubes with patient information and ensuring they are handled and stored correctly.

    Maintaining equipment: Keeping tools and workstations clean and organized.

    Monitoring patient reactions: Observing patients for any adverse reactions during or after the blood draw.

    Adhering to safety protocols: Following strict safety guidelines to prevent the spread of infection and ensure patient and personal safety.

    Documentation: Recording information related to the blood draw in patient records.

    A requirement to be consider for this position The candidate for the position must be bilingual (English-Spanish) fluently. Experience 1 to 3 years required. Prefer experience with EHR Practice Fusion. Prefer experience in Primary Care Practice. We will not be accepting any candidate without prior experience in the medical field.

    Responsibilities

    Documenting patients’ visits by taking chief complains, patient's vitals and entering them in the electronic health records system

    Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent and comprehensive patient documentation

    Coordinate with doctors to complete and submit medical records

    Coordinate with doctors to create lab and imaging orders, also creating the referrals to specialist

    Communicate professionally with patients, doctors, and healthcare staff

    Complete administrative tasks as requested, including assisting patient with the kiosk.

    Qualifications

    High school diploma/GED or equivalent

    Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar position

    Phlebotomist certificate

    Ability to take detailed notes and accurate documentation

    Strong computer and transcription skills

    Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements

    Highly organized with excellent time-management skills

    Ability to work well under pressure