This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor.

Works under the direct supervision of an assigned supervisor to perform various technical, phlebotomy, and specimen accessioning duties as they relate to laboratory medicine.

Pay Grade: 42

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a medical assistant, AND
• Certified as a medical assistant from a nationally accredited program.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects samples, obtains procedure history, and prepares patients for examination.
• Performs duties of specimen management and processing.
• Registers clients in the clinic database.
• Completes all relevant paperwork and logs, submits in a timely manner, and assures accuracy.
• Delivers specimens to the laboratory.
• Conducts screenings, assessments, and required home visits to identify, validate, and address client’s needs.
• Maintains supplies and assists with ordering of supplies as needed.
• Assures that proper equipment cleaning and sterilization occur as required to maintain a clean, organized, safe work environment.
• Provides confidentiality with all records and conversations regarding medical information.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Knowledge of basic principles of medical technology related to job duties.
• Knowledge of routine medical techniques, including phlebotomy.
• Ability to learn techniques required in performing laboratory procedures.
• Ability to interact tactfully with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and community by fostering inclusive collaboration and maintaining respectful professional relationships.
• Ability to read and carry out technical orders and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional, diverse environment with minimal direct supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and County software applications.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one upon the date of employment.
• Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon the date of employment.
• Must be able to travel regularly to off-site locations, including homes, community events, schools, medical offices, and grantor meetings.
• Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and training credentials throughout the duration of employment.  

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include appointed positions with the Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections, or the Fire Department.