Perm Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - VIR

Location: Fairfax, VA

Department:

Description: The Medical Assistant provides basic medical care to patients under the supervision of RNs/Physicians. The MA advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current BLS
• MA Certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Obtains, and documents vital signs to include pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, height, and weight
• Confirms and documents fasting status
• Obtains and documents pain scale and fatigue scale
• Obtains clinical labs and study specific specimens according to the patient's schedule and protocol guidelines.
• Obtains good quality ECGs according to the patient's schedule and protocol guidelines
• Assists RNs/Physicians with procedures or examinations
• Prepares laboratory requisitions and supplies
• Maintains cleanliness of draw stations and work areas
• Inventories and requests supplies as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires full range of body motion including assisting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

SUPERVISION


The Medical Assistant reports to the Vice President of Clinical Operations.