Montana Board Question
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Hi everyone,
Question surrounding Montana state licensure and physician office lab. Wondering who in a physician office laboratory with temporary testing sites (similar to a mobile lab) can perform moderately complex testing? Our current model supports licensed medical assistants with NP/PA supervision. I have heard that MAs in NO capacity can perform moderately complex testing in Montana. I just cannot wrap my head around it. Any information is helpful. Thanks!
Question surrounding Montana state licensure and physician office lab. Wondering who in a physician office laboratory with temporary testing sites (similar to a mobile lab) can perform moderately complex testing? Our current model supports licensed medical assistants with NP/PA supervision. I have heard that MAs in NO capacity can perform moderately complex testing in Montana. I just cannot wrap my head around it. Any information is helpful. Thanks!
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I reached out to Michelle Griffin, Montana CLIA Program Manager. Here is the information that I was able to obtain from her message.
Montana does require laboratory personnel to be licensed for non-waived tests. Here is the link to that website: Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners (mt.gov)
I can't explain why your state regulations are more strict for medical assistants, I can only offer the links provided and a HUGE boost for luck and the ability to find a solution to your needs for POCT.
Good Luck!!