Certified Medical Assistant

WJM Professional Services LLC; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare management firm in Ketchikan, Alaska seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to Active Duty beneficiaries at U.S. Coast Guard facilities. Candidates must complete a Medical Assistant training, hold a current certification, and have at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting with patient exams, obtaining vital signs, and managing medical documentation. The firm is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or equivalent military medical training.
• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA).
• Minimum of one (1) year recent experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and clinical procedures.
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories.
• Prepare patients for appointments, exams, and treatments.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient education

Administrative support

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant

Join a winning, innovative team

WJM ProfessionalServices,LLC is a leading healthcare management firm with 20 years of experience providing healthcare personnel, and administrative staffing services to government agencies, including the Defense Health Agency, the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Medical Assistant / Medical Assistant will provide clinical and administrative support services to Active Duty beneficiaries in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and within the scope of privileges normally granted to a CMA/MA at designated U.S. Coast Guard medical facilities. All duties must be performed in compliance with professional standards, ethical practices, and applicable regulations.

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and clinical procedures.
• Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories.
• Prepare patients for appointments, exams, and treatments.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as specimen collection, EKGs, and wound care as authorized.
• Administer medications and injections as permitted by scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Manage exam room preparation, equipment, and infection control procedures.
• Provide patient education and instructions as directed by the provider.
• Support administrative functions such as scheduling, record management, and coordination of care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or equivalent military medical training.
• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA).
• Minimum of one (1) year recent experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Coast Guard clinical privileges.
• Must pass all required background, credentialing, and suitability checks.

Resume Requirements

• Degrees earned
• Complete professional work history
• Professional training/courses completed within the past two years
• Professional affiliations and memberships

WJM is an EEO Employer / Protected Vet/Disabled