The Medical Assistant supports providers in delivering efficient, high‑quality patient care by managing clinical workflows, rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and coordinating patient communication. The Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research is a state-of-the-art molecular biology/phytochemistry laboratory seeks to improve therapies for global health concerns by exploring traditional medicine at the cellular, molecular, and cultural level to create novel botanical solutions that support people, plants, and planet.