Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

 

SITE OF SERVICE:

·        U.S. Naval Hospital Guam and associated Branch Health Clinics.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

·        Degree: Certificate 

·        Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by:

•        Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

•        Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists

•        Formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.

·        Certification: Current certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Current registration by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or other formal program as specified in the task order.

·        Experience: 1 year of experience of full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 3 years.

·        Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

•        Basic Life Support (BLS)

·        U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen

·        English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.

·        Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: .

·        Answer phone calls regarding packages, create TCON for follow up, investigate packets, and indicate status. For completed packages, scan all completed paperwork. Upload to HAIMS.

·        Communicate with recruiter for associated military branch in order to resolve any administrative and/or paperwork issues.

·        Ensure packet is properly signed out and completed and responded to emails regarding additional questions. If it is a packet follow up, notify the appropriate provider per standard operating procedure.

·        Schedule all appointments and have all patients registered in MHS Genesis

·        Submit lab tests ordered by the licensed provider into the appropriate medical system and inform recruiter via phone/email when the order is complete.

·        Assist the Government representative in the verification of information on the sign-in/sign-out log for accountability of records and assist in the verification to ensure all packets are signed and completed by the applicants and recruiter.

·        Create encounters for all applicants in the appropriate medical system. Document record according to clinic standard operating procedure. Create encounters for MEPS clinic appointments filling in scripted provider/clinical documentation as directed.

·        Verify and print labs using electronic medical record to verify required labs.

·        Verify prior-service applicants have all required paperwork, verify phase 1 was completed, scan all completed paperwork, and upload to same encounter in electronic medical record. Identify all applicants who need additional services and inform recruiters of additional needs.

·        Assist the Government Representative in the verification that all packets are signed out or appropriate accounted for.

·        Conduct medical examination briefing instructions for applicants.

·        Document lab results in proper forms.

·        Complete vital signs (BP, HR, height, and weight) are measured in accordance with the applicable instruction. If not within each service standard, BMI calculation needed with taping that has to be done three times. This get documented in special electronic calculator and average of three taping gives BMI. Complete intake for MEPS clinic appointments including but not limited to vital signs, medication reconciliation, armed forces eye exam, collection of all paperwork necessary for appointments.

·        Document all neurological, vision, refraction, vitals during medical exam.

·        Conduct vision tests to include color vision testing, distant and near vision, and depth perception.

·        Transcribe hearing results from audiogram.

·        Assist with Neurological examination.

·        During group exam assist with ongoing/scribe documentation while provider performs exam.

·        Prescription glasses auto refraction and documentation.

·        Perform Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements as needed by direction.

·        Perform Electrocardiograms (ECG) as needed by direction.

HOURS:

 

·        Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between 0700 and 1700 depending on clinic.

·        Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9 hour period, to include an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute lunch break, respectively.

·        In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of eighty (80) hours per two-week period.

·        No weekends or Federal Holidays.

 

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/