What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant position at Patient First?
Patient First is accepting applications for Medical Assistant (Phlebotomist) in the East York, PA area. Patient First provides a friendly work environment that promotes a team-oriented philosophy.
The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following :
- Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
- Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
- Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
- Notifying the Nurse and / or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
- Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
- Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
- Performing lab duties as assigned;
- Performing phlebotomy procedures;
- Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
- Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
- Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
- Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician;
- Adhering to established policies and procedures;
- Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
- Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
- Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
- Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
- Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
- Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
- Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
- Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.
Last updated : 2024-04-26