Medical Assistant

French Consulting; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

French Consulting is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the U.S. military community in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role focuses on deployment health screenings, patient documentation, and coordinating care in a fast-paced clinic environment.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams, maintain accurate records, and participate in ongoing training to ensure the highest standard of patient care. This full-time position requires US citizenship and base access readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate from an MA program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, or US Armed Forces medical services training.
• Minimum 1 year MA experience within the last 3 years.
• Current BLS certification.
• US citizen with base access and credentialing ability.
• Two letters of recommendation from supervisors/physicians in last 2 years.
• Military/government healthcare experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide deployment health screening for service members on-site or at Line units.
• Schedule initial and follow-on appointments or referrals.
• Document patient medical support in electronic or paper forms.
• Input patient results and maintain proper charting of records.
• Use online patient and MTF systems for data recording.
• Coordinate screenings with Line Commanders and MTF processes.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to improve care.
• Participate in staff development and cross-training programs.
• Maintain accurate patient records (manual and electronic).
• Engage in continuing education and competency validation.
• Contribute to orientation and training of new personnel.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and MTF policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Mission focus

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES MA program or US Armed Forces medical training

Job description

We are looking for individuals who want to join our team in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Opportunity: Medical Assistant

Location: Chesapeake Tricare Prime Clinic

Start Date: Immediate

Schedule: Full-time

Make a Difference Behind the Mission

Are you passionate about providing medical support in a fast-paced military setting? Do you want your work to directly support the health and well-being of U.S. military families in Virginia? If so, this opportunity might be a perfect fit.

French Consulting is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the military community in the southern Virginia area. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, high-quality medical support and supporting interdisciplinary teams. Your efforts will directly contribute to positive patient outcomes and mission success.

What You’ll Do

Patient Assessment & Care

• Provide deployment health screening services to all service members either individually or in groups, at the clinic or at the Line unit.
• schedule initial and follow-on appointments or referrals for service members.
• Accurately document all patient medical support and assist patients in completing forms in electronic systems or paper backup forms.
• Ensure patient results are accurately input into required systems and proper handling, filing, and storing of all completed forms in the patient’s medical record.
• Become proficient with a variety of on-line patient and Military Treatment Facility systems for accurate data recording.
• Contact Line Commanders and schedule initial screenings in coordination with MTF processes.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, and families to enhance care and resolve concerns.
• Participate in staff development programs, cross-training initiatives, and performance improvement activities.

Professional Development & Documentation

• Maintain accurate, timely, and concise patient records, both manual and electronic.
• Engage in self-directed learning, continuing education, and competency validation.
• Contribute to the orientation, training, and evaluation of newly assigned personnel.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and MTF-specific policies in all aspects of patient care.

Who You Are

• You thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, managing complex pediatric patient needs.
• You communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• You are mission-focused and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of military families.
• You are adaptable, collaborative, and eager to support a culture of continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be a graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), OR the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists, OR a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Have a minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years.
• Maintain a current certification in one of the following: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course.
• Meet all health screening and vaccination requirements.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain base access and complete credentialing requirements
• Prior experience in military or government healthcare settings is a plus.
• References: We’ll need you to provide two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years attesting your clinical skills and attest your communication skills and ability to relate to patients as well as professional and other interpersonal skills among staff members. Both Reference Letters must include the name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference.
• At least one (1) letter must be from a physician or supervisor who has personally observed and evaluated you and who can attest to your clinical skills in the care of patients.
• The other letter may be from a clinic or hospital administrator, physician or nurse who has personal knowledge of your patient care skills in a similar clinical environment.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, collaborative team environment with ongoing professional development.
• A mission you can believe in—providing expert pediatric care to U.S. military families.
• A welcoming culture that values your skills, expertise, and input.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.