Certified Medical Assistant OB/GYN

Job Description

Job Description

Matrix Providers is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant OB / GYN to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL.

• Employment Status : Full Time
• Compensation : $17.00 - $19.00 per hour, plus $4.57 per hour for Health & Welfare. This role also includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life coverage)
• Schedule : Monday Friday 7am 4pm
• Benefits : Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
• 401(k) Plan

The Certified Medical Assistant must have and meet the following :

• Degree : Certificate.
• Education : Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed
• Certification : Certified Medical Assistant Only : Current certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or Current registration by the American Medical Technologists or other formal program as specified in the TO.

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider Course.

• Experience : Possess a minimum of one year of full-time experience in the last 3 years as a CMA in an outpatient family practice or primary care setting.
• Recommendation Letters : Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from practicing providers, supervisors or program administrators attesting to his / her professional skills, competencies, patient rapport, etc.

Reference letters must include name, title, and phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing reference.

Letters of reference must have been written within the preceding two years.

Certified Medical Assistant Core Job Duties :

• HCWs may be required to travel to provide temporary services at outlying clinic locations beyond 35 miles and overnight stay may be required.
• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released.
• Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.
• Assist the provider as needed during exams.
• Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.
• Check each chart for the provider's signature, stamp, and each patient's diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
• After a physician has verified the medicine and dosage, the HCW shall administer medication to patients.
• Obtain lab and x-ray results.
• Answer telephone and transcribe accurate messages.
• Ensure that any broken or unsafe equipment is removed from the clinic in a timely manner and notify appropriate personnel.
• Assist with patient flow and give direct patient care as directed.
• Operate the following medical equipment, as directed, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor,
• Handheld Nebulizer, EKG Machine (twelve (12) lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tynpanometer.
• Successfully complete the MTF provided in-services in IV placement, blood and blood administration, and immunization administration prior to assignment of duties.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, draw blood, and start IVs.
• Prepare patients for X-ray.
• Instruct patients about medications; prepare and administer medications as directed by physician and MTF guidelines.
• Notify patients regarding labs and other tests as directed.
• Participate in inventory procedures as directed.
• Coordinate with other departments and clinic staff to provide complete care to patients.
2 days ago