Certified Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Description
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting Potential opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant to support Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma WA.
Minimum Requirements:
- US Citizen
- Degree/Education: Must be a graduate of a medical assistant training program recognized by an educational institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Preferred qualifications include graduation from a program accredited by CAAHEP ABHES AAMA or a formal medical services training program of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Experience: 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant after graduation. Pediatric experience and customer service experience is preferred.
- Licensure/Registration: Hold an active and unrestricted license orcertificationto practice as a Medical Assistant.
Duties:
Serves as a Medical Assistant performing a range of standard patient care procedures in an outpatient primary care or specialty care clinic supporting the delivery of patient centered care for newborn pediatric adult and geriatric patients. The clinic settings may include but are not limited to Family Practice Pediatrics Internal Medicine and other subspecialty clinics. A medical assistant certified may perform the following duties delegated by and under the supervision of a government supervisor
1. Clinical Support & Patient Care
Room patients and prepare for exams procedures and minor office surgeries.
Obtain and document vital signs patient history and presenting complaints in the electronic health record.
Assist providers during exams and procedures (e.g. pap smears biopsies IUD insertion/removal vasectomies).
Perform aseptic and sterile techniques; assist with wound care and dressing changes.
Administer medications injections and immunizations under provider direction and within regulatory guidelines.
Conduct telephone and inperson intake screenings provide postvisit instructions and followup as directed.
2. Diagnostic Testing & Specimen Collection
Perform and assist with diagnostic testing (e.g. EKGs respiratory testing glucometer urine dipsticks).
Collect blood urine stool and other specimens using appropriate techniques including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Process label and transport specimens; conduct CLIAwaived and moderate complexity tests if qualified.
3. Equipment Environment & Infection Control
Maintain and clean exam and procedure areas; prepare equipment and supplies.
Sterilize instruments wrap items for autoclaving and ensure proper disposal of biohazardouswaste.
Adhere to infection control protocols and standard precautions.
4. Administrative & Support Duties
Checkin patients scan documents schedule appointments and provide front desk assistance.
Contact patients with followup instructions and coordinate referrals or additional services.
Participate in onboardingof new staff maintain supply inventory and perform minor equipment maintenance.
5. Emergency Response & Safety
Recognize and respond to lifethreatening situations initiate CPR when necessary and support emergency procedures.
Promote a safe and hazardfree environment for patients and staff.
Job Offers:
- MondayFriday Full time
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- 80 hrs PTO and Sick time accrual
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
Elevate your career with Spectrum Healthcare Resources where every day brings the opportunity to serve our nations heroes with excellence and compassion. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care in a military environment unlike any other!
For More Information Contact:
Laura Hatcher
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Militaryand VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities VA clinicsand other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm SHR isthe military staffing division of TeamHealth a Nationwide organizationthat serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9600 affiliated health care professionals.
EOE/Disabled/Veterans
Location : Location
Recruiter : Full Name: First Last
Direct phone number
Recruiter : Email
Employment Type
Unclear
