Medical Assistant at Tribal Health, LLC – Portsmouth, Virginia

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 hr@tribalhealth.com or by calling (480)581-6961. For more info on EEOC please visit EEOC KNOW YOUR RIGHTS