Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Lab

Portsmouth VA

Requirements:

Specialty: Medical Assistant

Licensure:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate & be a graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by (One of the following):
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists
  • Formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces OR other formal program approved by the MTF

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Experience: Possess a minimum of one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last three (3) years all ages.

Schedule:Sunday through Saturday between 0645 and 1900- depending on clinic location

Duties:

• Perform basic waived testing to include screening tests
• Prepare specimens for transport
• Perform laboratory testing according to established laboratory procedures.
• Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling storage and disposal of infectious wastes and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Per the Family Advocacy Program provide appropriate medical examination documentation and reporting.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training required to include but not limited to online annual training: disaster training infection control Sexual Harassment Bloodborne Pathogens Fire and Safety Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE)
• Provide accurate and concise documentation of patient care.
• Operate automated systems such as MHS Genesis and Clinical Information System (CIS)

Tribal Health Perks:

Competitive Pay

Per Diems to help with travel and lodging expenses for those that qualify

Medical Dental and Vision benefits

401K

Paid Time off and 11 Federal Holidays

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

100% Company paid tuition to further your education

Other voluntary benefits; Disability Critical illness and more

Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25 USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We value the skills experience and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please let us know by emailing or by calling . For more info on EEOC please visit EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS