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Georgetown Univerisity Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant, MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study – Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, District Of Columbia
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Requirements
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant, MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study – Georgetown University Medical Center
The MACS/WIHS Combined Cohort Study (MWCCS) is a national collaborative effort to learn more about the impact of chronic health conditions on those living with HIV. The Washington DC consortium is made up of two institutions under the leadership of Georgetown University: Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC), and the Inova Juniper Program.
Job Overview
The Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant has an essential role in the research process, carrying out the research data collection in duties that include but are not limited to:
Setting up the examination rooms
Explaining procedures to participants
Obtaining vital signs, height/weight, body composition measurements, and other specimen collections
Performing blood draws on participants
Completing documentation and associated paperwork
Administering administer questionnaires of a sensitive nature Processing laboratory specimens
Transcribing laboratory results
Assisting providers with components of the physical and gynecological exam
Ordering and stocking medical supplies
Traveling once per week between the two MWCCS sites: Georgetown University Medical and Inova Juniper in Fairfax, Virginia
Work Interactions
Reporting to the medical team leader, Assistant Project Director and Project Director, the Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant functions autonomously and also collaborates cohesively with physicians, other members of the research team, and research participants.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
A certificate of completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
At least 2 years of phlebotomy experience and related excellent phlebotomy skills
Currency in adult CPR/AED.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to perform basic medical assistant functions as described in job overview
Documentation and computer skills
The candidate selected for hire will be provided for other research procedures and laboratory processing.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .