Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant

Job Description:

As a Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in supporting healthcare providers and ensuring patients receive efficient, high-quality care. Your responsibilities will include preparing testing rooms, assisting with medical tests, and providing essential patient care. You will be involved in both clinical and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities: • Prepare the testing room with the proper tools and equipment for procedures. • Walk patients through the process of needle insertion and blood sample collection. • Label blood samples accurately for further analysis in medical laboratories. • Clearly explain the blood-drawing process to patients and ensure their understanding. • Reassure and calm patients who may be nervous or anxious about the procedure. • Apply dressings to any wound caused by blood collection. • Ensure proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors. • Prepare patients for medical examinations and procedures. • Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, etc.) and document patient medical histories. • Assist healthcare providers with medical tests and examinations. • Administer medications and injections as directed by healthcare providers. • Schedule patient appointments and manage appointment logistics. • Obtain blood samples, ensuring proper handling and storage. • Perform data entry and maintain accurate patient records. • Measure and record vital signs and document any changes or concerns.

Administrative Support Responsibilities: • File, copy, and fax necessary documentation and patient records. • Maintain organized records and assist with the management of patient files. • Assist with typing and documentation for physicians as a scribe. • Use computer systems to enter patient information and manage medical records.

Skills & Qualifications: • Proficiency in computer systems and medical software. • Strong research skills for retrieving relevant information. • Effective communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare staff. • Ability to stay organized and manage administrative tasks efficiently. • Compassionate and calm demeanor when interacting with patients. • Bilingual Spanish preferred.

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