Medical Assistant

Position Description: Medical Assistants operate under the direct supervision of the Center Manager and more generally under the Medical/Laboratory Director, and at times will take instruction from the Physician Substitute on site. Medical Assistants and Laboratory Techs ensure donor suitability, product integrity and the continued good health of donors through the compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, state regulations, and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual guidelines and any other applicable regulatory standards. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (the following list is intended to be a guideline. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned): Duties to include but not limited to:

• Greet and register donors 
• Administer health history questionnaire to donors  
• Set up and operate instruments used for the testing of donor vitals and other station equipment (Quality Control) 
• Assess and record donor weight and vitals 
• Proficiency testing of equipment 
• Attend to donors’ needs 
• Ensure area is clean and maintained according to regulations  
• Communicate delays and other issues to center management, nurse and/or other necessary parties 
• Assess supply inventory; order and restock, as needed 
• Document activities and issues, when necessary 
• Answer donor inquiries  
• Available to travel up to 25 miles to other facility(ies) for training or assisting other center's staffing needs
• Other duties, as assigned 

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Previous experience or education in a health-related field helpful.
• MA certification preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to operate accurately the following equipment:

• Computer (basic skills includes typing, following prompts on monitor, using mouse, saving information etc.)
• Hematastat II
• Refractometer
• Safepette
• Spot Vitals Signs monitor (Blood Pressure/Pulse & Thermometer)
• Memory Monitoring Thermometer 
• Relative Humidity Monitor 
• Scale
• Stadiometer 

Physical Requirements:

• Read computer screens, procedure manuals and other documents
• Hear doorbells, alarms, telephone, and other mechanical devices
• Work confidently while being observed during frequent quality inspections
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 40+ pounds with or without assistance at times.

B Positive Plasma Offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Positive Work Environment
• Paid training opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K)