Medical Assistant (not certified)

Luke Staffing; Portsmouth (VA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Luke Staffing in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Medical Assistant - OB/GYN to support patient flow, prepare exam rooms, document in the EHR, and assist providers during visits in a fast-paced clinic. The site includes Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and nearby clinics.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED plus an accredited medical assistant program, at least 1 year MA experience, BLS certification, two letters of recommendation, U.S. citizenship, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and a graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last three years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Provide two letters of recommendation written within the last two years.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Able to stand or sit for extended periods and perform all required duties.

Responsabilités

• Proactively collaborate with the team and other departments to ensure optimal patient care.
• Actively participate in team huddles and promote effective communication.
• Prepare for visits by reviewing provider schedules and scrubbing upcoming visits.
• Screen patients and document vitals, fetal heart tones, and related data.
• Prepare patient EHR and related forms prior to appointments and during failures.
• Utilize IT tools to facilitate patient experience and data entry for population health metrics.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel and maintain a safe department environment.
• Handle scheduling, correspondence, and basic administrative duties.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Communication

Multitasking

Flexibility

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assistant program (CAAHEP/ABHES/armed forces)

Outils

MHS Genesis

Care Point

Secure Messaging

Description du poste

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - OB/GYN

We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply

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SITE OF SERVICE:

• Branch health/medical clinics (BHCs) and TRICARE Prime Clinics (TPCs) associated with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA.
• Clinic locations include Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA.

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Degree: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate & be a graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by ( one of the following ):
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists
• Formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces
• Formal program approved by the MTF
• Experience: Possess a minimum of one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant within the last three (3) years.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) hands on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Additional Requirements: Provide two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years.
• U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
• English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
• HCW Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services.

DUTIES:

• Proactively collaborate and integrate with members of the team, other departments, and directorates to achieve optimal care for the patients in the HOME PORT model.
• Actively participate in Team huddles.
• Promote effective communication with staff, patients, families and between other departments.
• Proactively prepare for visits by reviewing and scrubbing upcoming provider schedules to avoid unnecessary visits with their provider and ensuring TEAM workflow.
• Screen patients based on standard questionnaires per clinic protocol.
• Prepare patient electronic health record (EHR) and other appropriate forms prior to patient’s appointment (i.e., physical). Prepare paperwork during EHR failure.
• Utilize automated programs and information technology tools to facilitate the patient experience.
• Perform data entry for population health metrics and health promotion. It is expected the HCW will participate in updating patient data by utilizing communication and management tools (i.e., MHS Genesis, Care Point, and Secure Messaging).
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel as assigned.
• Collaborate with staff and support activities to maintain a safe and orderly department environment.
• Perform administrative functions, to include scheduling appointments and preparing correspondence to patients, as assigned.
• Perform initial screening of patients to include patient check-in; record/report retrieval, fetal heart tones via Doppler, fundal height measurements, weight, vital signs, and other duties as assigned.
• Provide patient instructions and health promotion material as required by clinic protocol.

HOURS:

• Services shall be provided Sunday through Saturday between 0645 and 1900 - depending on clinic location.
• Services are required on Federal holidays at some clinics, there will be a rotation to ensure coverage.

Base Down Days:

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If the clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Links:

To learn more about LUKE , please visit our website at: https://lukestaffing.com/