Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) is the largest independent multi-specialty group practice in South Carolina and has proudly served patients and our communities since 1996. The group is comprised of over 100 clinical providers with a wide range of expertise in primary and specialty care including endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, psychiatry, audiology, and physical therapy. PPCP offers a wide range of services, including a state-of-the-art urgent care clinic, imaging, diagnostics, and labs. The company employs over 500 clinical and non-clinical staff throughout South Carolina and provides exceptional medical care for patients in over 40 offices.
To learn more about PPCP, visit www.PalmettoPrimaryCare.com

• Offer 401K with generous company match

Position Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.

• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments, and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control: cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products.
• Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients as directed by provider and following medical practice protocols related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality. Conducts laboratory test on specimens. Enters data into computer.
• 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.
• Take Direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary. Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of the System (education, organizing, and housekeeping, assisting others). Organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Other duties as assigned

Educational/ Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Graduation from an accredited medical vocational institution with phlebotomy course diploma. Minimum one year of phlebotomy experience. Medical practice experience helpful.

Other Requirements:

ASCP preferred; certification as medical assistant preferred but not required. National certification through American Medical Technologists as a registered phlebotomy technician not required but helpful. Current CPR certificate preferred.

Nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on whether it is a small clinic, large medical practice, or a specialty office. May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services. Collect blood samples and laboratory specimens and prepares them for transportation to the Laboratory for processing.

EOE