Medical Support Assistant

The Ascendancy Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group is looking for a Medical Support Assistant in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In this role, you will manage clinic front desk duties, ensuring compliance with HIPAA while providing administrative support to the medical staff.

Candidates should be certified by AHIMA or have a recognized Medical Assistant qualification, along with three years of experience in the Naval Special Warfare community. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic medical terminology is required.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by AHIMA or complete a recognized Medical Assistant Program.
• Minimum three years experience in Naval Special Warfare.
• Ability to move equipment weighing 10-20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and direct patients and visitors, record medical history.
• Coordinate administrative tasks to support timely patient care.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance in all tasks.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Certification by AHIMA or completion of a Medical Assistant Program

Tools

AHLTA

CHCS

MRRS

Job description

Medical Support Assistant

As a TAG Medical Support Assistant, you will act as a clinic front desk medical administrator, performing medical recording duties, record maintenance, and support to clinic staff.

* This position is contingent on contract award *

Security Requirement

• A SECRET security clearance is required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Receive and direct patients and visitors, answer routine inquiries, record short medical history, obtain vital signs, and direct them to the proper level of care provider.
• Coordinate and organize administrative and clerical information to provide guidance and support to ensure patient receives timely and accurate care (e.g. filing paperwork, scheduling appointments, and otherwise administratively assisting the Medical Providers and Medical Staff requirements).
• Must be HIPAA compliant.

Requirements

• Certified by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or completion of a Medical Assistant Program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Must have the ability to move equipment 10-20 lbs. in weight.
• Minimum three years Naval Special Warfare community experience.
• Possess practical knowledge of standard clinic procedures, medical record accountability, medical terminology, computerized data entry, and information processing systems such as Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), Composite Healthcare System (CHCS) and Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS).
• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be able to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with common/standard business software programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint (minimum 3 years’ experience in Microsoft Office programs).
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to enter data into multiple databases accurately.