Medical Assistant

Perform direct clinical care under the supervision of licensed nurses, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and/or Physicians (MDs) utilizing current laboratory policies and procedures and nursing guidelines. Explain and perform laboratory procedures such as venipuncture and capillary sticks, perform vital signs, growth measures, vision and hearing examinations, and assist higher level provider during patient exams.
Accurately document in the electronic health record reason for visit, vital signs, health history, and all laboratory procedures.
Perform quality control measures and maintain records as required. Perform quality controls on all point of care laboratory tests, monitor temperature and humidity of medication room, monitor temperature of vaccine refrigerator and freezer, and collect, code, handle, and ship specimens.