Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

About the role

Aoncology is hiring a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist to assist physicians with medical procedures in the office and to handle phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. The role involves working closely with physicians, documenting results in the EMR and keeping the laboratory compliant with state and federal regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Perform quality control before patient testing, draw blood, run laboratory blood work and handle specimens according to lab procedures
• Prepare blood or bone marrow slides, send specimens to outside labs and maintain test and quality control logs and equipment records
• Follow the AON patient ID policy, obtain vital signs, height, weight, pain level and PHQ9 screening, and place patients in the exam room
• Receive lab reports and document them in the patient chart or EMR, and document all testing and treatment thoroughly
• Assist physicians with procedures such as bone marrow aspiration, fine needle aspirate, paracentesis and pelvic exams, and schedule outside tests, referrals and hospital admissions
• Maintain supply inventory, troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and contact the central lab or instrument service company when needed
• Perform EKG testing where applicable, keep the laboratory compliant with regulators, take the required annual CEUs and train new employees

Required profile

• High school or GED; certification or license as required by the state of employment
• At least one year of experience as a medical assistant in a clinic or physician's office with the ability to perform venipuncture
• BLS certification required; valid driver's license and a vehicle for travel between clinic locations
• Willingness to work at any AON location and to work overtime when given sufficient notice

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and EMR software
• Detailed, analytical and problem-solving approach, good communication and customer service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment