Certified Medical Assistant

SHR (Spectrum Healthcare Resources); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing organization is seeking Certified Medical Assistants for Navy Medical Centers in San Diego, CA. The role involves assisting with patient check-ins, admissions, and care for U.S. Active Duty members. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and be graduates from an accredited medical assistant program. This position offers a dependable weekday schedule without nights or weekends, contributing to a fulfilling work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant training program.
• No prior working experience required for recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins and admissions.
• Check patient's vital signs and document medical history.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Medical history documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited medical assistant training program

Job description

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential need for Certified Medical Assistants at Navy Medical Centers in San Diego, CA. The Certified Medical Assistants will be performing assist with patient check‑ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed. The Certified Medical Assistant will assist with care for U.S. Active Duty members, their dependents, and eligible retirees.

Requirements

• Degree: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by one of the following: 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 or be a graduate from a medical assistant program approved for certification by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants or Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) or Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (ACCJC).
• Alternative Education Requirement: In the basic contract and Exhibit 5, the HCW may be a graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by any of the following:
  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
  • Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
  • Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).
  • Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (ACCJC).
• Certification: NA
• Experience: For MAs no prior working experience required. The MA can be a recent graduate from an approved training institution.
• For MAs working in OB/GYN and/or any other department within the Surgical Services Directorate, no prior working experience is required. The candidate can be a recent graduate from an approved training institution.

Core Duties

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check‑ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs, including temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies, and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x‑ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check‑in and enter diagnosis and departure time when patient is released.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• No nights and weekends
• 8 hours a day, 7:30am‑4:30pm

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Company Overview

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. As a Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans

Location

US-CA-San Diego

Recruiter

Full Name: First Last

Direct phone number: 314-744-4199

Email: [e-mail]