Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Float, South Salem Primary Care

Company: Praxis Health
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description:
South Salem Primary Care, of Praxis Health, is looking for a friendly and detail oriented Medical Assistant / Phlebotomy Float with outstanding people skills to join our team at our South Salem Clinic in a full time position. -Qualified candidates will have a collaborative, team spirit and a willingness to support the needs of our patients as well as the goals of the job and the team. -In this role, you will perform phlebotomy following standard procedures and protocols, interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner, collect and process samples for culture and maintain specimen integrity from collection to transfer. You will also you will work in collaboration with the healthcare team to assist physicians/providers in the delivery of exceptional patient care. -Must have an aptitude to learn and a passion to serve others.Must be someone who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environmentMust have exceptional customer service skills, be highly organized, and detail orientedExperience with electronic medical records is a plusWe are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Praxis Health family is so special. Please click here: https://youtu.be/MrNWtn42prY -Schedule: -Full-time, Monday -Friday, 8am - 5pm -Travel: Float for Phlebotomy / Medical Assistant needs in the Mid-Willamette Valley area -BenefitsWe offer a competitive wage and benefits package, and on top of this, you will work with a talented group of providers, professionals and co-workers who are dedicated to the highest standards of quality care. The family of providers within the Praxis Health values those we provide for and we value our employees. -Benefit Highlights:Laboratory discounts for in house testingMedical with In-Network & Custom Network discounts (No cost for employee only coverage)Dental (No cost for employee only coverage)401(K) with discretionary employer matchPaid Time Off -Essential Job FunctionsFulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screening per provider guidelines; assisting providers/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; keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.Fulfills the organizations responsibilities as assigned including; respecting and promoting patient's rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and or staff with immediate supervisor.Fulfills medical scribe duties as assigned that may involve remaining in the exam room alongside the provider and providing accurate, relevant documentation within the electronic medical record; thoroughly documenting the medical visit and procedures along with the chief complaint, medical history, physical exam, past surgical history, patient education and explanation of risks and benefits, provider dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions. Fulfills clinical Medical Assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis; checking vital signs or measurements; physical examination preparations, clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders; applying dressings and suture removal; bio hazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupations Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; emergency triage and first aid. Medical Assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.Monitor for instrumentation alarms and respond to them in a timely manner.Maintain an awareness of surroundings as part of expectation to monitor for issues and safety hazards in the work environment.Maintain a readiness to respond to colleague questions and instructionsConsistently monitors highly detailed information that requires a high degree of accuracy, including, but not limited to verifying specimen information, performing data entry, and properly identifying patient's information to specimens. - Receive samples from clients and other Interpath sites. -Accurately process samples in timely manner to ensure Praxis meets established routine and Stat turnaround times. -Maintain specimen integrity from collection point and up to point transferred to technical staff. -Accurately translate physician orders and diagnoses. -Package samples for referral labs. -Print and distribute reports. -Follow established safety protocols. Follow established daily checklist to ensure all tasks performed on schedule. -Understand and adhere to HIPAA policies, procedures and regulations to assure patient confidentiality. -Understand and practice Medicare rules regarding ABN's (Advance Beneficiary Notice).Actively participate in departmental quality assurance monitors. -Follow all established Internal Quality protocols.Judge adequacy of submitted specimens, using technical assistance if needed. -Is flexible in covering work shifts as needed on an as needed basis.Perform other work related duties as assigned.Reliable attendance and presence at work.At this time, Praxis Health is required to mandate the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees and this will be required as a condition of employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, reasonable accommodations will be fairly considered.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education & ExperienceHigh School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution, a community college program in medical assisting. +1 year Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist experience preferredPrevious training/certification from a phlebotomy training program preferred. Experience with Electrocardiogram (EKG), taking vital signs, venipuncture, capillary and giving injections preferred.Excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; excellent phone skills and ability to multi-task. -Other Requirements: Current CPR certification preferredMust possess current health records with the appropriate immunization to work in the health care field (Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis). -

About Us:
Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. -The Praxis family approach is dynamically different than other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not "big box" health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. -We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting edge. -Come see how healthcare is done right!

General Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, bend and twist as needed. - Requires walking on non-level surfaces, inside and outside the office, throughout the day. -Work Environment: -Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.OSHA CategoryThis position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
EOE Disabled/VeteranPraxis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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