Medical Technician (Certified Medical Assistant)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support doctors, nurses, and patients with both clinical and administrative tasks. This role operates in a Direct Hire solicitation with potential recruitment or relocation incentives and salary negotiation for new federal employees.

Candidates must possess CMA certifications and be able to obtain/maintain BLS per AHA standards. Experience with immunizations, vital signs, and EHR data entry is required.

Qualifications

• Mandatory CMA certification and BLS certification.
• One year of specialized experience in direct patient care.
• Ability to use EHR systems to manage patient information.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations and medications as ordered.
• Record patient vital signs and update EHR.
• Schedule appointments and assist clinicians as needed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Administrative tasks

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

Registered Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

About the Position:

This position serves as a Certified Medical Assistant in a Medical Treatment Facility. This position is responsible for clinical and administrative tasks to support doctors, nurses, and patients by assisting with some patient care and office administration.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

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.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes direct patient care services administering immunizations and medications ordered by the health care providers; Collecting and recording patient vital signs data; utilizing electronic health record system to enter and retrieve patient information and schedule appointments. 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, (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification).

OR 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.

**A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification or a Registered Medical Assistant Certification is required.**

**All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.**