Medical Assistant - Pain Management

NURSES Etc STAFFING; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth – Portsmouth, VA seeks a PRN Medical Assistant to support a Pain Management team in a professional military healthcare setting. You will assist providers, handle patient intake, vital signs, and documentation, and help with medications and immunizations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, graduates from an accredited MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES) or U.S. Armed Forces medical training, at least 1 year MA experience in the last 3 years, and current

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP or ABHES) or completion of a U.S. Armed Forces medical training program
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the past 3 years
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• No licensure or board certification required

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during exams and procedures
• Perform patient intake, record vital signs, and document chief complaints
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the physician
• Place IV catheters and perform blood draws
• Obtain lab and imaging results
• Schedule appointments and communicate test results to patients
• Maintain accurate medical records and scan documentation
• Support clinic flow and provide direct patient care
• Operate clinical equipment including EKG machines, thermometers, infusion pumps, and blood pressure monitors
• Follow sterilization procedures and assist with specimen handling
• Perform administrative and front desk duties as needed

Skills

Medical Assistant

BLS

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited MA program (CAAHEP/ABHES) or military medical training

Tools

EKG machines

Infusion pumps

Job description

PRN Medical Assistant – Pain Management

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth – Portsmouth, VA

Are you a skilled Medical Assistant looking to support active-duty service members and their families? We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Medical Assistant to join a Pain Management team in a professional military healthcare setting.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (CAAHEP or ABHES) or completion of a U.S. Armed Forces medical training program
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience within the past 3 years
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• No licensure or board certification required

Key Responsibilities

• Assist providers during exams and procedures
• Perform patient intake, record vital signs, and document chief complaints
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the physician
• Place IV catheters and perform blood draws
• Obtain lab and imaging results
• Schedule appointments and communicate test results to patients
• Maintain accurate medical records and scan documentation
• Support clinic flow and provide direct patient care
• Operate clinical equipment including EKG machines, thermometers, infusion pumps, and blood pressure monitors
• Follow sterilization procedures and assist with specimen handling
• Perform administrative and front desk duties as needed

Why Join Us?

• Supportive clinical environment
• Consistent schedule
• Opportunity to serve military communities
• Gain experience in a specialized Pain Management setting

NURSE’S Etc. STAFFING does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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