Posted 1mo ago

Medical Assistant /Phlebotomist-Macon

@ 3:15
Macon, Georgia, United States
$18-$21/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Greet patients, Verify histories, Draw blood
Requirements Summary:Minimum 1 year medical facility experience; phlebotomist certification preferred; OSHA knowledge; dexterity; detail-oriented; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Job Description

We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through our team of skilled and compassionate professionals. We are currently seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our team and contribute to our mission of improving the health and well-being of our community. The Phlebotomist will be responsible for drawing blood from patients, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and ensuring accurate and timely collection of samples. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and excellent patient communication skills. Prior experience as a Phlebotomist is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and welcome patients
  • Verify patients’ medical histories
  • Preparing patients before drawing blood
  • Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
  • Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
  • Identifying the best needle sized and location for each blood draw
  • Ensuring the correct use of collection tubes and containers for the requested lab work
  • Proficient in blood sampling techniques and procedures
  • Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
  • Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly
  • Accurately updating patient information in the organization’s database
  • Helping nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws
  • Working with supervising Physicians and always following their directions
  • Analyzing blood specimens using the correct testing equipment, when necessary
  • Cleaning, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment used in the drawing and testing of blood specimens
  • Restocking the lab and ordering supplies
  • Perform routine in office test including but not limited to Glucose testing, Strep and Flu test, Urinalysis, EKG, TB Skin test, Remote patient monitoring setup, ect.