Medical Assistant for VA Disability Exams

Loyal Source; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Loyal Source seeks a Medical Assistant in Charleston, SC to support Compensation & Pension disability examinations for Veterans applying for benefits through the VA. This is not a treatment role; you will prepare claimants, perform diagnostic testing, maintain records, and ensure smooth clinic flow.

You will act as a liaison between examiners and claimants, assisting with ECG, PFT, AB Index, and venipuncture as needed, while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Medical Assistant certification preferred where applicable by state regulations.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including renewals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with claimants, providers, and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems, EMR, and standard office applications.
• Authorized to work in the United States and maintain requirements for federal contractors.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document vital signs.
• Prepare claimants for examinations and diagnostic testing (ECG, ABIs, PFT).
• Collect blood specimens for testing.
• Perform PFTs and ECGs with upload for interpretation.
• Calibrate clinic equipment and AEDs.
• Chaperone claimants during examinations.
• Prepare examination rooms and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect rooms and equipment.

Skills

BLS certification

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Office software

Job description

Loyal Source seeks a Medical Assistant in Charleston, SC to support Compensation & Pension disability examinations for Veterans applying for benefits through the VA. This is not a treatment role; you will prepare claimants, perform diagnostic testing, maintain records, and ensure smooth clinic flow.

You will act as a liaison between examiners and claimants, assisting with ECG, PFT, AB Index, and venipuncture as needed, while ensuring accuracy and compliance.