Medical Assistant & Lab Technician (Phlebotomy)

RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Health Care Inc dba Aza Health in Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant/Lab Technician to support nurses and providers with procedures and blood collection. This full-time role operates Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm and requires current Florida medical assistant certification.

The position involves collecting patient samples, logging encounters, performing CLIA waived tests, and maintaining lab materials, while educating patients and documenting in the medical record.

Qualifications

• Must hold current valid Florida medical assistant certification.
• Assists nurses/providers with procedures and safe blood sample collection.
• Full-time position with Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am–6:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient samples for diagnostic tests using venipuncture, swabs, finger sticks, and other methods.
• Logs all lab encounters.
• Performs CLIA waived tests as directed by provider.
• Logs tests such as sexually transmitted diseases for government records.
• Pulls lab results charts for provider review.
• Performs diagnostic tests and screens, including DNA tests and drug screens.
• Corrects diagnostic codes as needed for insurance billing.
• Maintains lab manifest.
• Collects and stores specimens for outside testing.
• Assists nurses or providers with procedures and examination procedures.
• Performs CLIA waived laboratory procedures.
• Performs health assessments such as vital signs, weight, height.
• Maintains stock for examining rooms/lab and equipment.
• Serves as a patient educator by providing information on specific health care issues.
• Documents accurately in the medical record.

Skills

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

CLIA waived tests

Education

Florida Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Rural Health Care Inc dba Aza Health in Florida is seeking a Medical Assistant/Lab Technician to support nurses and providers with procedures and blood collection. This full-time role operates Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:30 pm and requires current Florida medical assistant certification.

The position involves collecting patient samples, logging encounters, performing CLIA waived tests, and maintaining lab materials, while educating patients and documenting in the medical record.