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Talking: Average ability and fluency in English is required in communicating with patients, staff, and outside agencies, such as pharmacies and physicians’ offices. · Hearing: Average ability is required in answering the telephone and performing all job duties (particularly taking blood pressures and using a stethoscope).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:·         Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.  Reconcile all daily labs with Quest system 360 to ensure all labs are accounted for and correct.  Update lab requisitions to include new providers as necessary.·         Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.  Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.  Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.·         Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.·         Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.·         Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.  ·         Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.·         Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.  Verify that all requests for lab work is ordered under a code that will be covered by insurance.  Calculate pay for private-pay patients, and deliver to front desk for payment.·         Ready all specimens for pick up, including a check of all specimens prior to pick up.  Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.  Follow up and communicate with laboratory services providers regarding billing questions or discrepancies.·         Ensure Quest system is complete and accurate.·         Maintain a schedule of all blood draws for the day.·         Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.·         Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.·         Maintain all lab equipment in good working condition.  Check instruments on a weekly basis and re-autoclave as necessary.  Responsible for daily autoclaving duties.  Complete monthly autoclave check, and record in log book·         Submit all requested information to laboratory services providers on a daily basis, and more frequently as needed or requested.·         Provide all requested information to laboratory services providers, upon request.·         Ensure laboratory service providers and company staff are aware of company holiday hours.·         Ensure the lab is prepared each day and ready for use in a timely manner.·         Complete monthly inventory of laboratory services providers supplies, maintain par levels, and reorder as needed.·         Ensure Lab/DI tracker is up to date and send letters to patient per protocol.·         Other duties as assigned.RequirementsPersonal/Relationships/Behavior:·         Displays cheerful demeanor and makes positive comments when on duty.·         Refrains from participation in harmful gossip, dysfunctional group interactions, and divisive behavior.·         Displays courteous and professional behavior in all interactions with the public.·         Works cooperatively with other staff members.·         Displays flexibility in accepting, changing, or carrying out assignments.·         Adheres to dress code expectations, including fragrance-free requirements.·         Displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment.·         Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality.Knowledge, Skills and Experience: ·         Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.·         Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts.·         Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.·         Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.·         Basic computer skills.Education/Licensing/Training:·         High School Diploma or Equivalent.·         Current California State Phlebotomy Certificate or Certified Medical Assistant Certificate is required.Physical Demands:·         Standing/Walking: Up to 90% of the workday consists of stand/walking on tile and cement floors while performing duties.·         Sitting: Up to 20% of the workday may be spent sitting answering the telephone, calling out prescriptions and referrals.·         Lifting: Lifting may include up to 25lbs. in moving equipment or assisting disabled patients. 5% of the day involves lifting requiring a full range of motion.·         Carrying: Up to 25% of the day may include carrying objects weighting up to 10lbs., this may include carrying charts and equipment, and newborn babies for procedures.·         Pushing/Pulling: Up to 5% of the day may require pushing or pulling equipment, drawers, carts, and exam table stirrups.·         Climbing: No more than 1% of the time may include climbing one flight of stairs.·         Balancing: Up to 1% of the time may be required to use a footstool in retrieving supplies.·         Stooping/Kneeling: Up to 5% of the workday is spent stooping or kneeling to open drawers and gathering equipment.·         Bending: Up to 25% of the workday may be spent in bending at the waist picking up charts and supplies.·         Reaching/Stretching: Up to 3% of the time may require or stretching to retrieve equipment or medications on shelves.·         Handling: Hand and wrist movement is required 50% of the workday in holding charts and supplies.·         Fingering: Up to 50% of the workday involves writing in the chart, receiving and sending messages.·         Feeling: Normal tactile feeling is required to perform all job duties, including taking pulses.·         Twisting: Up to 5% of the day may be required in retrieving supplies or equipment.·         Talking: Average ability and fluency in English is required in communicating with patients, staff, and outside agencies, such as pharmacies and physicians’ offices.·         Hearing: Average ability is required in answering the telephone and performing all job duties (particularly taking blood pressures and using a stethoscope).·         Seeing: Average ability is required to read and follow instructions and assisting patients.Benefits<ul><li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>401(k) with matching</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packages</li><li>Flexible Spending Account Plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Life/ADD insurance policy</li><li>Long Term Disability Insurance</li></ul>

Alexander Valley Healthcare

Lab Technician

Analysis Skills

Autoclave

Billing

Certified Medical Assistant

Computer Skills

Concrete

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

English Language

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Insurance

Inventory Levels

Laboratory

Laboratory Equipment

Life Insurance

Lift/Move 25 Pounds

Material Moving

Medical Office

Medications

Multicultural

Paint Shop Pro Tubes

Patient Confidentiality

Patient Education

Phlebotomy

Physical Demands

Problem Solving Skills

Specimen Collection

Sterilization

Telephone Skills

Testing

Time Management

Vision Plan

Weighting

Workable

Proficient in creating a supportive climate by allowing patient and/or family members to verbalize their concerns, providing an interpreter when appropriate and available, and concluding all interactions on a positive and encouraging note. · Board Certification in Family Practice; or, possesses knowledge and skill in family medicine comparable to other physicians practicing family medicine in the service area; or, Board Certification in other specialty care.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:The following statements for this position reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the duties required that might be inherent in the position.·         Perform initial and periodic physical examinations.·         Evaluate patient behavior and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs.·         Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans with the patient and/or family.·         Furnish and adjust medications according to the law and health center protocols.·         Develop and maintain problem list and medical record, inclusive of physical, psychosocial, environmental, economic, and cultural factors relevant to the patient.·         Counsel patients and families as to preventative care, medical problems, psychosocial problems, and use of prescribed treatment drugs.·         Collaborate and consult with other health care providers, including medical consultant, regarding disease detection.·         Knowledge of community resources to make appropriate referrals, which will improve quality of life, e.g. Nutritional education, physical therapy, substance abuse, smoking cessation, weight loss, psychological therapy, and complementary therapies.·         Participate in medical record peer review for the purpose of quality assurance and improvement.·         Act as a resource to multidisciplinary team in areas of expertise.·         Participate in continuing education programs as needed and remain up-to-date on state mandated CME credits.·         Maintain and enhance level of knowledge relative to professional practice and individual areas of interest.·         Complete an accurate and comprehensive super-bill (encounter form) at the end of each patient visit.·         Complete required patient chart notes within 72 hours business of every patient visit.·         Provide a minimum average of three patient visits each hour in order to accommodate our patient base and meet the productivity expectations established by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).·         Responsible for becoming familiar with the different types of assistance programs available to health center patients.·         Report births, deaths, and outbreak of contagious diseases to government authorities.·         Adhere to mandated reporting requirements of child abuse and elder abuse, including suspicion of sexual abuse.·         Make house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit health center when needed.·         Educate patients in regards to up to date recommendations for immunizations, according to the Center for Disease Control protocols.·         Provide after hours on call (telephone triage) five to seven days per month.·         Proficient in quality patient relations by repeating key information to ensure accuracy, giving information clearly, concisely and calmly, offering assistance, and calling patients or guest by proper name.·         Proficient in creating a supportive climate by allowing patient and/or family members to verbalize their concerns, providing an interpreter when appropriate and available, and concluding all interactions on a positive and encouraging note.·         Proficient in creating positive telephone communication with patients and family when appropriate.·         Interact with patients, physicians, staff, vendors, and visitors in ways that demonstrate caring and reflect the AVH mission, vision, and values.·         Other duties as assigned.RequirementsPersonal/Relationships/Behavior:·         Displays cheerful demeanor and makes positive comments when on duty.·         Refrains from participation in harmful gossip, dysfunctional group interactions, and divisive behavior.·         Displays courteous and professional behavior in all interactions with the public.·         Works cooperatively with other staff members.·         Displays flexibility in accepting, changing, or carrying out assignments.·         Adheres to dress code expectations, including fragrance-free requirements.·         Displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment.·         Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality.Knowledge, Skills and Experience: ·         Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.·         Ability to read, evaluate, and interpret medical reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.·         Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume.  ·         Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.·         Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. ·         Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.·         Basic computer skills.Education/Licensing/Training:·         Current and valid California State Physician’s license.·         Board Certification in Family Practice; or, possesses knowledge and skill in family medicine comparable to other physicians practicing family medicine in the service area; or, Board Certification in other specialty care.·         Current and valid DEA license.·         Current and valid C.P.R. certification.Physical Demands:·         Must be able to move freely about the office and carry light loads (up to 25 pounds)·         Prolonged sitting and occasional standing required·         Ability to work with office equipment, including computersBenefits<ul><li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li></ul><ul><li>401(k) with matching</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Day, and Holiday packages</li><li>Flexible Spending Account Plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Life/ADD insurance policy</li><li>Long Term Disability Insurance</li></ul>

Staff Physician

Algebra

Consulting

Cross-Functional

Data Quality

Disease

Disease Prevention and Control

Drug Therapy

Environmental Economics

Family Medicine

Geometry

Government

Government Regulations

Healthcare

Healthcare Providers

Infectious Diseases

Language Interpreter

Legal

Medical Records

Medical Treatment

Office Equipment

Patient Assessment

Patient Charts

Physical Therapy

Physician Credential

Prescription Drugs

Preventive Medicine

Psychology

Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations

Quality Assurance

Substance Abuse

Treatment Plan

United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)

Weight Management

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