Phlebotomy Technician/Certified Medical Assistant - Family Medicine at I-27 Medical Center, Physicians

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*This position will also occasionally perform the duties of a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) when needed at the direction of the clinic manager.*

Summary
Title: Phlebotomy Technician, UMCP (C) (P)
Clinic: UMC Family Medicine at I-27 Medical Center

Description:
We are seeking a full-time Phlebotomy Technician that is also a Certified Medical Assistant with a passion for others to join our outstanding healthcare team at UMC Physicians. If you are an ambitious and energetic person who enjoys a fast-paced environment and an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of others, you have come to the right place. We offer positions and growth opportunities to help you get to where you want to go.

Preferred Characteristics:
• Goal oriented
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Servant’s heart
• Punctual and dependable
• Works with a sense of urgency

Availability Requirements:
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• 8AM-5PM Monday – Friday

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Benefits: UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include: 
• Paid Time Off  
• Sick Pay 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance  
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment) 
• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Essential Functions:
Collects specimens from patients, which may include blood, urine and any material for biological and chemical analysis. May also be required to help lab and/or clinic management staff in additional duties for the lab/clinic to function efficiently and provide care for patients and staff, specifically clinical duties typically assigned to a certified medical assistant. May also be required to assist in scheduling, ordering supplies, inventory control, training, and other duties to assist department management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Utilize the computer system skillfully, responsibly, and resourcefully.
• Possesses the skills to perform basic functions related to test requesting. Possesses the skills to alter test requests and associated billing.
• Be familiar with computer downtime and recovery procedure.
• Demonstrate ability to perform basic functions in an electronic medical record
• Possesses the skills to perform basic functions related to patient
demographics, data access, pending work, printing of labels, and reports.
• Good knowledge of test menu and ability to manage requisitions/orders.
• Familiar with the basic functions of the clinical laboratory including its
methods, procedures, practices, and terminology.
• Active participation in safety awareness and compliance through monitors
and/or tours.
• Active participation in performance improvement monitors and surveys in the Phlebotomy Section

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Phlebotomy certification
• Experience with blood draws, injections, rooming patients, med refills, etc.
• Department of Transportation urine and Breath Alcohol Test certification preferred but not required.
• CMA certification from the NHA, NAHP, AAMA, or NCCT.
• One-year experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in a clinical setting

Environmental Conditions:
Works in a well-lit, heated and ventilated building. Exposure to blood borne pathogens may be high.

Physical Requirements:
Full range of body motion including lifting and handling patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. This position requires standing and walking for extensive periods. Also, requires correct vision and hearing to normal ranges. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds. Works under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.

Limitations and disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of 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.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*