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KCSO merit board broadens medical assistant qualifications, adds phlebotomy certification requirement
Summary
The KCSO merit board approved updates to two job descriptions to broaden medical assistant recruiting and require a valid phlebotomy certification for the phlebotomy position; staff said one opening exists for each role and voiced support from board members.
The KCSO merit board approved changes to two job descriptions on its agenda to broaden recruitment for a medical assistant role and add a required certification for a phlebotomy position.
Misty Smith, who spoke on behalf of staff, said the current medical assistant description contains language that limits recruiting. She asked the board to remove the highlighted restriction and…
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