Medical Assistant

French Consulting; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Weekdays off federal holidays

Job summary

French Consulting is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Branch Health Clinic Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, VA. This on-site position supports Navy service members and their families in a team-based primary care setting.

You will room patients, take vital signs, prepare the EHR, review schedules, and participate in daily huddles using MHS Genesis and Care Point. A year of MA experience and a current BLS certificate are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES or US Armed Forces).
• At least 1 year of MA experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, and screen per clinic protocol.
• Prepare the EHR and forms; backup paperwork in case of EHR outage.
• Review upcoming schedules to flag gaps and keep workflow moving.
• Participate in daily team huddles and communicate with providers and patients.
• Enter data using MHS Genesis, Care Point, and Secure Messaging for population health.
• Schedule appointments, prepare correspondence, and handle admin tasks.
• Orient new staff and maintain a safe, organized clinic environment.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols, including PPE.

Skills

Vitals & screenings

EHR & clinic systems

Team communication

Front-desk workflow

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES or US Armed Forces)

Tools

MHS Genesis

Care Point

Secure Messaging

Job description

Job Opportunity: Medical Assistant

We are looking for a Medical Assistant who wants to join our team at Branch Health Clinic Dam Neck in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Location: On-site, Branch Health Clinic Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA

Start Date: Immediate

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Care That Keeps Sailors and Their Families Healthy.

Are you a Medical Assistant who thrives in a team-based primary care setting? Join the Medical Home Port team at Branch Health Clinic Dam Neck, where you’ll help keep U.S. Navy service members and their families on track with the care they need.

What You’ll Do

• Room patients, take vital signs, and screen them using standard questionnaires per clinic protocol
• Prepare the electronic health record and other forms before each visit; have backup paperwork ready in case of an EHR outage
• Review upcoming provider schedules to flag gaps, avoid unnecessary visits, and keep the team workflow moving
• Participate in daily team huddles and communicate clearly with providers, patients, families, and other departments
• Use MHS Genesis, Care Point, and Secure Messaging to enter patient data, support population health metrics, and follow up with patients
• Schedule appointments, prepare patient correspondence, and handle other administrative tasks as assigned
• Help orient new staff and keep the clinic environment safe and organized
• Follow infection control and safety protocols, including universal precautions

Who You Are

• A Medical Assistant with a steady hand at vitals, screenings, and front-office workflow
• Comfortable in an electronic health record and quick to pick up new clinic systems
• A clear communicator who puts patients at ease and works well with providers, nurses, and front-desk staff
• Motivated by the chance to serve U.S. Navy service members and their families

What You’ll Need

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program (CAAHEP, ABHES, or a U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program)
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years

Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (in-person, not web-based)
• Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a physician or supervisor who has personally observed your clinical work)

Other Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or eligibility to work on a federal military installation)
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a base access ID
• Up-to-date immunizations (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, Hepatitis B, annual flu) and TB screening
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, general data entry)
• Comfortable wearing required PPE (gloves, mask, eye protection, fitted respirator)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Mission that matters — your work directly supports the health of U.S. Navy service members and their families.
• Steady, weekday schedule with all federal holidays off.
• Team-based care in the Medical Home Port model with providers, nurses, and support staff working side-by-side.
• Built-in training in MHS Genesis and clinic systems — stay current and grow your skills.
• 4% 401(k) match to help you build long-term financial security.

French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.