Medical Assistant Float (Phlebotomy & Lab Support)

About the role

Aoncology is hiring a Medical Assistant to float across its Low Country Cancer Care locations. The role supports physicians with medical procedures and laboratory work, including phlebotomy, blood tests and quality control. Pay is $15.83-$24.37.

Key responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, blood draws and laboratory blood work, following quality control procedures before patient testing
• Process specimens, prepare blood or bone marrow slides, and send samples to outside labs as the insurance plan dictates
• Maintain test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists, and document all QC/QA corrective actions
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, pain level and PHQ9 depression screening, place patients in the exam room and document results in the EMR
• Receive lab reports by phone, lab system or fax and document them in the patient's chart
• Assist physicians with bone marrow, fine needle aspirate, paracentesis and pelvic exams, and schedule outside testing, referrals and hospital admissions
• Document testing and treatment thoroughly, prepare encounter forms and charge patients, and show critical blood counts per guidelines
• Perform EKG testing where applicable, obtain scans and CDs, and maintain supply inventory and order supplies
• Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and contact the central lab or instrument service company when needed
• Keep the laboratory compliant with state and federal regulations, take the required annual CEUs, and assist in training new employees

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• State-required certification or license
• Valid driver's license and a vehicle for travel between clinic locations
• At least one year of experience as a medical assistant in a clinic or physician's office, with venipuncture ability
• Ability 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, accurate work with good communication and customer service skills