What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist - PM position at Esperanza Health Center?
Seeking Certified Medical Assistants/Phlebotomists: Must be fully bilingual in English & Spanish
Esperanza Health Center is a Christ-centered, non-profit primary medical care clinic in Philadelphia, PA. We are seeking qualified and committed Medical Assistants/Phlebotomists to join our team. If you are a Certified Medical Assistant who is searching for a new beginning with a Christ-centered, team-oriented organization, your search stops here! You were led to this job posting because you might have been called or chosen to help us fulfill our mission in providing quality health care and support services to our patients. We welcome you to join a positive work environment, a supportive team, and an engaging community that we love to serve.
SUMMARY: The Part-Time Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist performs a wide variety of roles in support of the clinicians and in the provision of safe and whole person care. The Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist prepares adults and children for exams and assists adult practitioners, pediatricians, obstetricians, gynecologists, and HIV care providers in caring for patients. The Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist addresses the needs of walk-in and call-in patients in the back desk and triage areas, performs phlebotomy, tends to orderliness and stocking of exam rooms, hubs and labs, assists supervisors with specific tasks, and nurtures the spiritual growth of team members and patients. Medical Assistants/Phlebotomists are assigned to the various roles above based on the needs of Esperanza Health Center and the skill set of the individual Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist.
MAIN DUTIES (BUT NOT ALL)
Responsible for performing phlebotomy services:
a) Perform Venipuncture on adults and children:
- Correctly identify patient, verify demographic information, and verify insurance information.
- Make the patient feel comfortable by explaining all procedures professionally and respectfully.
- Prepare supplies and provide safe and efficient care.
- Perform venipuncture according to the procedure manual.
b) Prepare Lab Specimens for Storage and Transport to Outside Lab:
- Label specimens correctly.
- Prepare serum and plasma specimens correctly.
- Identify and store specimens for room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen transport.
- Store specimens overnight or over weekends correctly.
- Interface with outside labs regarding STAT or urgent lab pick-ups.
c) Manage Inventory and Organization of Lab Supplies:
- Complete weekly inventory of lab supplies; submit requisitions to Quest and LabCorp.
- Submit a request for any supplies not provided by Quest or LabCorp to the Supervisor.
- Manage lab supply inventory for all Quest and LabCorp supplies and ensure that expired supplies are returned to the outside labs and are not utilized.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the lab and lab equipment, including the refrigerator and freezer.
- Maintain lab and lab supplies in a neat and organized fashion.
- Pack Bio-Waste box and prepare it for pick-up every other week and communicate with Bio-Waste Disposal Company as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Phlebotomist diploma from an accredited school
- Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Proficiency in basic math, including fractions, decimals, multiplication, and division.
- A solid record of handling confidential information, as well as demonstrating trustworthiness and honesty in all transactions.
- Solid interpersonal skills, including handling of difficult people. Must communicate warmth and be able to put people at ease.
- Ability to remain calm in a chaotic situation.
- Ability to take initiative in communication, being clear and direct, to effectively communicate with other staff.
- Demonstrated ability to handle many details and multiple priorities. Must show ability to organize, process, and verify details.
- Demonstrated record of timeliness and reliability in a work setting.
- Requires the ability to work with adults and children.
- Ability to share Christian faith with others and to provide spiritual encouragement and hope in Christ; ability and willingness to pray with others.
To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for Esperanza Health Center (EHC) to keep our patients, families, and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, EHC has mandated all workforce members on-site at any EHC location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19. This also includes contractors and EHC volunteers. This vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state, and federal mandates.
Potential employees may request exemption consideration for EHC vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note that start dates will be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed and approved.
Salary : $19 - $22