SCH Professional Corporation Has an Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Candidates!

Position: Full Time Phlebotomist/Office Assistant

Department: Dr. Ellis/910 Rapid Care

Shift: Days

‍PURPOSE

The primary purpose of a Phlebotomist/ Office Assistant is to perform assigned duties in an efficient manner, in accordance with the established procedures, and as directed by the Office Manager and/or licensed physician(s) to assure that a successful viable office is maintained at all times.  This position will predominantly focus on phlebotomy, with additional front office duties, to support multiple office locations. Key responsibilities include:

• Performing laboratory and clinical tests, ensuring accuracy and proper handling of specimens.
• Drawing blood samples for diagnostic purposes.
• Receiving and routing departmental telephone calls, scheduling appointments within the office and externally
• Performing other clerical tasks including record keeping and filing. 

The Phlebotomist/Office Assistant must ensure all tasks are completed in a professional, efficient, and accurate manner to contribute to the overall success and viability of the office.

 Must care for a patient population that includes infants, adolescents and geriatrics, therefore, must be able to identify the special needs of each patient according to age and respond appropriately.  Attached is an outline of the major duties and responsibilities you will be required to perform and the standards you are expected to meet in performing those duties and responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements/training:

High school diploma required. Technical or Vocational training as a Phlebotomist required.  Certification preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of one year experience preferred.  Experience performing prior authorizations.

Job Skills:

Requires reading and understanding of moderately complex or detailed documents containing some unusual words and phrases.  Requires arithmetic ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.  Requires Clinical skills related to patient intake, phlebotomy, Some typing or word processing is required, general forms and/or internal memos or short letters.  Requires computer skills for basic data entry and retrieval.  Experience using and documenting in Electronic Health Records (EHR), or Electronic Medical Records (EMR).  Ten finger keyboard typing skills are required. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Draws blood samples from children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients, using proper phlebotomy technique. Maintains a neat and well-stocked phlebotomy tray at all times. Correctly follows the “2 patient identifier” rule. Assures that all specimens are drawn exactly as ordered on the draw list. Calls up draw lists and pending logs as directed by lab policy. Understands and abides by all Hospital and department safety procedures and infection control guidelines; Understands and abides by HIPAA regulations, knows location and use of SDS material, and location and use of emergency equipment. Assists in maintaining phlebotomy supply inventory. Performs bleeding times. Administers post-phlebotomy care to all patients.

Responsible for receiving patients and visitors, to include screening patients for routine information as well as providing information.  Receives and routes departmental telephone calls accurately and relays messages.  Schedules patient appointments with physician or with departments in the hospital or an outside agency.  Obtains and enters patient registration/clinical procedure information manually or on computer system.  Performs department filing and record keeping.  Files records, reports, etc., maintains filing system, including coding and cross-indexing, and retrieves information from files.

Types routing documents and correspondence.  Assists in compiling more complex documents/reports.  Educates and invites patients to participate in the FollowMyHealth Patient portal.  Performs other clerical functions, including copying, collating, and mailing of correspondence.  Summons emergency personnel or ambulance as directed by physician.  These duties and job responsibilities are representative of the job and are not intended to be all-inclusive.  Every effort has been made to make this document as complete as possible.  However, it must be emphasized that this position may be responsible for other related duties and activities as assigned by the Office Manager and/or licenses physician(s).

BENEFITS

• Competitive Wages
• Medical/prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident and critical insurances
• 403 (b) retirement with employer matching
• Cafeteria discounts
• Employee Assistance Program