HealthPoint (CHC)

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

HealthPoint (CHC)  •  Danville, KY (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Under moderate direction of the System Director Lab & Pathology Services, collects laboratory specimens by venipuncture, capillary puncture, and arterial puncture for subsequent testing and collects throat culture specimens. Performs additional basic laboratory procedures under close direction of techs as proficiency is demonstrated and documented. Exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort:
Works standard work week with overtime as necessary. Staffing may require alteration to regularly scheduled shift. Moderate to heavy physical exertion. Potential exposure to laboratory chemicals that may be toxic, caustic, or flammable. Moderate stress level. Numerous phone calls and interruptions. The task of this job involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues. Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently.
Contact with Others:
Frequent direct patient contact. Contact with physicians, visitors, family members, Associates, and in outpatient area with Radiology and EKG Associates.
EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Works with specimen collection devices including needles, syringes, and vacutainers. Uses centrifuge and basic laboratory tools. Good patient interaction skills.

Qualifications

Preferred one (1) year CMA experience in clinical setting with previous work history considered.

HealthPoint (CHC)

About HealthPoint (CHC)

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is. Because everyone deserves great care.

Today, HealthPoint is the health care home for more than 100,000 people in King County, Washington. High quality health care is essential to living well and thriving. Yet our region has huge disparities in both access to and quality of care. HealthPoint bridges that gap by breaking down barriers and providing care for ALL regardless of income, insurance, immigration status, or any other circumstance.

We offer a broad range of services (from primary medical and dental, to behavioral health, to natural medicine and acupuncture, to nutrition, to case management) and specialize in providing expert, innovative, and compassionate care to all who need it. That care is provided by over 150 doctors, dentists and other providers PLUS over 200 medical students and residents, dental residents and externs and more each year.

We also work beyond our 17 locations to promote healthy communities. Our mission is to strengthen communities and improve people’s health by delivering quality health care services, breaking down barriers, and providing access to all.

Curious what working at HealthPoint is all about? Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=qDFlE07Zz_s

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Renton, Washington
Year Founded
1971
Website
healthpointchc.org
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