Luke Staffing is Hiring a Medical Assistant - Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Lab) Near Portsmouth, VA
MEDICAL ASSISTANT (LAB)“We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply"Site Of Service
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (NMCP) and its associated Branch Health/Medical Clinics (BHC) and Tricare Prime Clinics (TPC).
Position Qualification/Requirements
Education: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Be a graduate from a medical assistant training program, OR
A formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR
Other formal program as specified in the position specific Task Order, OR
A formal program approved by the MTF
Experience: Possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years performing venipuncture, finger-stick, and heel-sticks on patients from pediatric to geriatric.
Certification: Current Basic Life Saver (BLS) hands on certification through the AHA
U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
HCW Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services.
Specific Duties
As directed, perform basic "waived testing" as defined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), to include screening tests and other tests cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Prepare specimens for transport in accordance with Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) policy.
Perform precise and accurate laboratory testing according to established laboratory procedures.
Prepare exam rooms prior to patient's arrival.
Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.
Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and blood pressure.
Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct Standard Form before patient is in the exam room.
Assist the provider as needed during exams.
Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered, to include EKGs, urine dip sticks, phlebotomy, etc.
Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.
Check each chart for the provider's signature, stamp, and each patient's diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
After a physician has verified the medicine and dosage, the HCW shall administer medication to patients.
Obtain lab and x-ray results.
Maintain exam room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of exam rooms, to include dusting, cleaning wash basins, etc.
Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.