MEDICAL ASSISTANT

SITE OF SERVICE:

• Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (NMCP) and its associated Branch Health/Medical Clinics (BHC) and Tricare Prime Clinics (TPC)
• Full Time

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:
  • Be a graduate from a medical assistant training program,OR
  • Be a graduate of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR
  • A formal program approved by the Military Treat Facility.
• Experience: 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years.
• Certification: Must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands-on certificationthrough the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).
• U.S. Citizenship: Health Care Workers performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

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``` - English Language Requirement: Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate. - Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required.

HOURS/DESCRIPTION:

• Hours: To be determined based on location.
• Description:
  • Prepare exam rooms prior to patient's arrival.
  • Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies, and vital signs on the correct Standard Form before patient is in the exam room.
  • Assist the provider as needed during exams.
  • Contact patients regarding appointments, exam/test results or as directed by provider.

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO
• 401K
• Life Insurance/Disability Insurance
• Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects.Flexible and able to work with various personalities.Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.