Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ireland Army Health Clinic at Fort Knox, KY is seeking a Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant) to provide clinical and administrative support to clinicians and patients. The role involves direct patient care, immunizations, vital signs, and efficient use of the Electronic Health Records system.

Core hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with federal holiday considerations. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must meet federal qualification standards for the GS-04 level.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: directly administer immunizations and medications as ordered by providers; collect vital signs; utilize EHR systems.
• Education options: bachelor's degree with relevant major (Medical Assisting/Health Sciences) or 24 semester hours in related subjects.
• Combination of Education and Experience: total percentage must be 100%.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations and medications ordered by health care providers.
• Collect patient vital signs data and document in the chart.
• Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for patient data and notes.
• Assist with direct patient care and related administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Immunizations

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Assisting / Health Sciences

24 semester hours in related subjects

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

About the Position:

Located at Ireland Army Health Clinic, Fort Knox, KY. This position serves as a Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant) responsible for clinical and administrative tasks to support doctors, nurses, and patients assisting with direct patient care and administrative tasks associated with patient needs.

Core hours: M-F 0730-1600 (excluding Federal Holidays) in a clinical setting.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirements for Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes direct patient care services such as administering immunizations and medications ordered by the health care providers; collecting patient vital signs data; and utilizing electronic health record systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, Medical Assisting, Allied Health or Health Sciences.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.