Lab Certified Medical Assistant

Lake Superior Community Health Center is seeking a Full Time Lab Certified Medical Assistant for our Duluth Clinic. The Medical Assistant works within the clinical care team to assure quality patient care and to support the goals of Lake Superior Community Health Center. The medical Assistant (MA) will perform delegated clinical, clerical, and administrative duties within the supervising physician's scope of practice consistent with the MAs education, training, and experience. Such duties shall not constitute the practice of medicine. The physician supervision shall be active and continuous but shall not necessarily require the physical presence of the supervising physician at the time and place that the services are rendered.
Some of the Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Open and close lab according to policy and procedure.Perform phlebotomies independently with minimum 90% accuracy.Perform laboratory tests in-house or send out to reference laboratories as appropriate.Accurately enter lab results into the patient medical record.Scan x-rays, EKGs, and lab results into the patient medical record.Run reports to look for gaps, such as missed visits for laboratory tests, and send reminders to medical staff.Collects and processes specimens.Troubleshoot and maintain lab testing equipment.Comply with CLIA and COLA guidelines and standards.Maintain inventory of lab supplies.Maintain patient confidentiality.Ensures the lab environment is safe for patients and testing personnel. Job Qualifications and Credentials:
Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program; current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential preferred.Able to provide health care in a sensitive, nonjudgmental manner to persons of all economic levels and cultural backgrounds.Computer experience.Familiarity with general office equipment.Medical Lab experience.Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, and ability to work at either clinic location as required by position.