Phlebotomy externship vs medical assistant/phlebotomist

Differences between phlebotomy externship and medical assistant/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Phlebotomy externship example responsibilities.

• Provide mobile phlebotomy services to home-bound clients and clients in convalescent facilities, manage and plan efficient daily routes
• Utilize patient identification procedures and specimen labeling skills in the presence of patients to ensure proper specimen requisition.
• Assist with ER rounds and specimen centrifugation.
• Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Practice standard precautions, and follow all HIPPA and OSHA regulations.
• Prepare patient rooms, syringes and correct pallet dosage for surgical procedures.
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Medical assistant/phlebotomist example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Provide back-office support, inventory control, training and supervision to ensure compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Used CPR training on several occasions.
• Assist physician in the operating room during surgery and delivery.
• Validate and ensure that forms for the releases of information are current, accurate and complete as defined by HIPAA.
• Sanitize equipment and follow OSHA guidelines.
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