Medical Assistant - Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Lab)

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.