(Archived) Medical Assistant (MA) - Phlebotomist

Medical Assistant (MA) - Phlebotomist job in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The job is a civilian position providing services in the Lab Department within the Naval Medical system. The system provides a full range of services to the military and their families throughout the region.

Current location openings:

• Oceana Clinic in Virginia Beach
• Virginia Beach Clinic
• Boone Clinic near Little Creek

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Full-time hours
• PTO and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Medical Assistant (MA) - Phlebotomist Job Overview:

• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare specimens for transport.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform precise and accurate laboratory testing.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare exam rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and blood pressure.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist the provider as needed during exams.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered, to include EKGs, urine dip sticks, phlebotomy, etc.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Check each chart for the provider's signature, stamp, and each patient's diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After a physician has verified the medicine and dosage, the HCW shall administer medication to patients.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Obtain lab and x-ray results.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain exam room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of exam rooms, to include dusting, cleaning wash basins, etc.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Answer telephone and transcribe accurate messages.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Operate the following medical equipment, as directed, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Hand Held Nebulizer, EKG Machine (twelve (12) lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Contact patients regarding appointments, exam/test results or as directed by provider.
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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).

Medical Assistant (MA) - Phlebotomist Job Qualifications:

• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Graduate from a Medical Assistant Training Program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

[Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OR

• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists

[Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OR

• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">a formal Medical Services Training Program of the United States Armed Forces OR other formal program.

• Basic Life Support by AHA or American Red Cross

Certification cards must display the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Military Training Network emblem.

• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">One (1) year of experience as a MA within the last three (3) years
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">One (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years performing venipunctures, finger-stick, and heel-sticks on patients from pediatric to geriatric
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Other qualification required for this position to obtain access to facility
• [Register to View] 30273px;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High School Diploma or GED certificate