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Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Medical Assistant 2/Phlebotomist - Family Medicine Clinic

Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program, or two years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last five years, is required.
  • Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees are required.
  • Knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or a related laboratory function are required.
  • The employee must work one late night per week and one Saturday per month.
  • The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
  • The employee must be able to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
  • The employee must be able to push and pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • The employee must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and be able to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
  • The employee must maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • The employee must be able to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
  • The employee may be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, and must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
  • The employee must respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
  • Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified by the nurse leader for unique departmental responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks vital to patient care while adhering to relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
  • Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
  • Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
  • Perform venipuncture and collect other specimens from patients.
  • Ensure specimens are properly labeled.
  • Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
  • Order and verify test requests, and document appropriate information for quality assurance and improvement according to established protocol.
  • Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
  • Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
  • Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver coordinated care.

About the Company

Atrium Health

Operates hospitals and care network

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$31.6M
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1940

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