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ID #43513757
State Pennsylvania
City Pittsburgh
Job type Full Time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Vitalant
Showed 2022-06-22
Date 2022-06-21
Deadline 2022-08-20
Category Et cetera
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Medical Assistant - Days M-F

Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 15213 Pittsburgh USA

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Vitalant is where donors, talent and innovation meet to save and improve lives. We are the nation's largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the U.S. We seek team members who want to make a difference in people's lives while furthering their careers. At Vitalant you can expect competitive compensation, paid time off and other benefits. Take your first step to joining our dedicated team by applying today.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist nurses and physicians in the performance of clinical procedures and other areas as assigned. Facilitate the clinic process including obtaining medical history, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in the EMR all under the direct supervision of the nurse. Assist clinical apheresis nurses with setting up apheresis machines and monitoring patients during procedures as assigned. Demonstrate excellent customer service and technical skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
  • Assures quality customer service to all customers.
  • Maintains good attendance and punctuality per the absence policy.
  • Assist the nurse and physician registering patients, maintain patient records, answer insurance questions, and prepare patient chart.
  • Directs patient flow, obtain vital signs, performs Phlebotomy, clean and prepare exam rooms, and assist nurse.
  • Perform quality control on documents, supplies, and equipment.
  • Maintain and stock medical equipment/supplies using FIFO (first in first out) principles.
  • Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge/Education
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Basic CPR certification preferred.
Licenses/ Certifications

None.

Experience
  • Minimum of one year recent work experience in a physician's office or direct patient care clinical setting is preferred.
  • Experience with EMR is strongly preferred.
  • MA, EMT, nursing assistant or related experience required.
  • Phlebotomy experience required.
Skills/Abilities
  • Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates the ability to problem solve.
  • Able to recognize problems and report to appropriate supervisory personnel.
  • Ability to handle routine matters in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Good working knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory processes.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT VITALANT

Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

VITALANT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • HSA, FSA and 410K retirement savings plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program

COVID-19 POLICY

As an essential operation to the nation's healthcare infrastructure and a science-based organization, Vitalant believes that being vaccinated helps provide protection and care for our employees, our donors, their families, and the broader community. Vitalant requires employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Individuals applying for this position should be prepared to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandates of Vitalant and accordingly, will need to have received the full series of vaccinations two weeks prior to the first date of employment unless an approved exemption exists prior to start.

Blood Systems Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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