Medical Assistant/LAB (Palm Coast)

Rural Health Care Inc Dba Aza Health; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Health Care Inc Dba Aza Health seeks a full-time Medical Assistant/Lab Technician in Florida. Candidates must hold a current Florida medical assistant certification and be capable of venipuncture, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived tests.

Responsibilities include patient sample collection, lab documentation, and assisting nurses with procedures. The role involves maintaining lab and exam room stock, accurate medical record entries, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Must have current valid Florida medical assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient samples (venipuncture, swabs, finger sticks) and logs all lab encounters.
• Perform CLIA-waived tests as directed by provider.
• Log required tests for government record keeping and pull lab results for review.
• Assist with procedures and exams; maintain stock in exam rooms and lab.
• Document accurately in the medical record and support patient education.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical records

Education

Florida CMA certification

Job description

This is a full time position. Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-6:30 pm.

Must have current valid Current and valid Florida medical assistant’s certification.

The Medical Assistant/Lab Technician is responsible for assisting nurses or providers with procedures and examinations as needed and for efficient and safe collection of appropriate blood samples from patients for testing.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects patient samples for diagnostic tests, using venipuncture, swabs, finger sticks, and other appropriate methods of collection.
• Logs all lab encounters.
• Performs CLIA waived tests as directed by provider.
• Logs other tests, such as sexually transmitted diseases, as required for government record keeping.
• Pulls lab results charts for provider review.
• Performs diagnostic tests and screens as contracted, including, but not limited to DNA tests, drug screens.
• Corrects diagnostic codes as needed for insurance billing.
• Maintain lab manifest.
• Collects and stores specimens for outside testing.
• Assists nurses or providers with procedures and examination procedures as needed.
• Performs CLIA waived laboratory procedures.
• Performs specific functions in conjunction with health assessment such as vital signs, weight, height, etc.
• Assists in maintaining stock for examining rooms/lab and general maintenance of examining rooms/lab.
• Serves as a patient educator by providing information on specific health care issues.
• Documents accurately in the medical record.