Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
2. Collect fluid or tissue samples using appropriate collection procedures.
3. Take blood tests and submit them to the Laboratory Company.
4. Provide service in accordance with reimbursement, ethical and legal guidelines.
5. Inform the physician and other related personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and or physical changes.
6. Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
7. Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture.
8. Dispose of contaminated sharps in accordance with applicable laws, standards and policies.
9. Enter patient and specimen information into EHR.
10. Write daily notes according to the Federal and State guidelines.
11. Communicate with the MD regarding patient’s status, obtaining additional orders if necessary.
12. Ensure that all HIPAA/OSHA standards are in compliance.
13. Assume responsibilities for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her knowledge through educational programs, attendance to workshops and conferences to keep all certifications up to date.
14. Observe confidentiality and safeguards on all patient-related information and Medical Facility operational data.
15. Complete order status
16. Perform medical Assistant duties such as, but not limited to:
17. Taking vital signs, blood pressure, temperature and respiration on each visit. Documenting those vital signs in the medical
    records.
18. Verify demographics and medical insurance.
19. Apply vaccines
20. Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

1. Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must hold a phlebotomy certification from an accredited organization.
3. Must hold a Medical Assistant certification from an accredited organization.
4. Prior experience in a clinical setting.
5. MS Office programs experience.

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